Horticulture – MCQs

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1.Which fruit crop is significantly affected by the issue known as alternate bearing?

2.Who classified citrus into the three genera: Citrus, Poncirus, and Fortunella?

3.At what minimum temperature do plant tissue activities come to a halt?

4.Which process provides benefits such as adaptability, the capacity to germinate, and genetic variation?

5.What is the term for fruits whose outer covering remains closed and does not open when ripe?

6.Which device is commonly used to determine the relative humidity in the air?

7.What term is used to describe edible seeds such as almonds and peas?

8.What is the term for growing vegetables outdoors outside their usual growing season?

9.Which method is used to propagate ginger and turmeric plants?

10.What is the primary purpose of using antioxidants in food preservation?

11.Which nutrient is primarily obtained from green leafy vegetables?

12.Which of these foods is a rich source of vitamin A?

13.Identify the item below that is not classified as a fruit:

14.Which plant contains the toxic compound known as cyanogenic glycosides?

15.Who first identified the R1 to R6 genes responsible for resistance to late blight in potatoes?

16.Which of the following plants is known for having the greatest starch content?

17.Lenticular transpiration is most commonly observed in which type of plants?

18.What type of fruit is a papaya classified as?

19.What is the common method used for commercial propagation of lemon plants?

20.Which pigment is responsible for the red color found in tomatoes?