Horticulture-2022 — Agri Master Mind

Which one of the following is a dioecious mutant of papaya?
  • Solo
  • Pusa Nanha
  • Co 5
  • Co 7
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: High rainfall and long photoperiod promote vine growth and reduce the tuber yield of sweet potato.Reason R: Temperature less than 25 °C was found critical for tuberization in sweet potato.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct
  • A is not correct but R is correct
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: In monocot plants Grafting is difficult with low percentage of takes as compared to dicots.Reason R: Monocots have vascular bundle scattered throughout the stem as compared to dicots.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is true but R is false
  • A is false but R is true
Which of the following gladiolus cultivars were developed through spontaneous mutation?A. Pusa ManmohakB. Salman's SensationC. Ratna’s ButterflyD. GunjanChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A and B only
  • A and C only
  • B and C only
  • A and D only
Dr. Puskarnath is associated to
  • Tomato breeding
  • Potato breeding
  • Okra breeding
  • Cucurbit breeding
What is the main cause of appearance of gold colour flecks on tomato fruits?
  • Low K: Ca ratio
  • High Mg content
  • High EC level
  • Low Boron content
Match List I with List IIList IList IIVegetable CropMinimum soil temperature requirement for seed germinationA. BrinjalI. 1.6 °CB. CauliflowerII. 10 °CC. OnionIII. 4.4 °CD. PalakIV. 15.5 °CChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-II, B-I, C-Ill, D - IV,
  • A-IV, B-III, C-I, D - II,
  • A-IV, B-II,C-III, D - I,
  • A-II, B-Ill, C-IV, D -I,
The first stable product of C3 pathway is?
  • Phosphoglycerate
  • Oxaloacetate
  • Pyruvic acid
  • Malate dehydrogenase
Sequence the Agri export zone according to the fruit.A. Tripura and West BengalB. Maharashtra & GujaratC. MaharashtraD. ChitoorE. Tamil NaduChoose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Kesar Mango-Mango Pulp-Grape-Cashewnut-Pineapple
  • Pineapple-Kesar Mango-Grape-Mango Pulp-Cashewnut
  • Pineapple-Cashewnut-Mango Pulp-Kesar Mango-Grape
  • Grape-Pineapple-Kesar Mango-Cashewnut-Mango Pulp
High yielding varieties programme was initially started with?
  • 100 districts in country during 1965-66
  • 100 districts in the country during 1970-71
  • All district of Punjab and Haryana during 1965-66
  • 1000 district in the country during 1965-66
Match List I with List II with the related termList IList IIA. Draining of latex from mango fruitI. VerasionB. On set of ripening in grapeII. VerdelliC. Summer production of lemon under water stressIII. DesappingD. Stage of inflorescence emergence in pineappleIV. Red Heart Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-I, B-II, C-Ill, D - IV
  • A-IV, B-I, C-II, D - III
  • A-III, B-I, C- II, D - IV
  • A-II, B-III, C-IV, D -I
Steps for synthetic breeding are as given below:A. Testing of specific combining ability effectsB. Growing inbred lines in isolation and allowing random matingC. Development of inbred linesD. Selection of about 5 inbred lines basis of higher sca effectsE. Testing performance of synthetics over varietiesChoose the correct answer from the options given below
  • D, A, C, E, B,
  • A, C, B,D,E,
  • C, A, D, B, E,
  • A, B, C, D, E,
Which of the following is the most common rootstock for budding in rose under North Indian conditions?
  • Rosa foetida
  • Rosa lucida
  • Rosa multifiora
  • Rosa indica var. Odorata
Which of the following mushroom is still dominating (more than 85 % share) the Indian mushroom industry?
  • Agaricus bisporus
  • Lentinula edodes
  • Volvariella volvacea
  • Pleurotus eous
Grape variety suitable for preparing Monukka
  • Anabe -e - Shahi
  • Bangalore Blue
  • Perlette
  • Sharad Seedless
Which of the following new curcuminoid has been isolated from nematocidally active fraction of turmeric?
  • Demethoxy curcumin
  • Diferuloymethane
  • Bisdemethoxycurcumin
  • Cyclocurcumin
Which of the following gardens are laid out on the pattern of Mughal gardens?A. Rashtrapati Bhavan Garden, New DelhiB. Buddha Jayati Park, New DelhiC. Mandor Garden, JodhpurD. Nishat Bagh, KashmirChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A and C only
  • A and D only
  • B and C only
  • C and D only
How many months after planting the ginger crop is ready for harvesting?
  • 14-16
  • 4 -5
  • 11-12
  • 7-9
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Banana develops deep root system to trap water and nutrients from the lower profile of soil.Statement II: Depth and drainage are therefore important factors while selecting soil for BananaIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Vermiculite is heat expanded mica which is main ingredients in rooting medium.Statement II: Perlite is heavy rock material and easily sedimented during mixing in growing medium.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement Il are true
  • Both Statement I and Statement Il are false
  • Statement I is true, but Statement Il is false
  • Statement I is false, but Statement Il is true
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Deformed flowers and browning of throat are major disorders of orchids.Reason R: These disorders of orchids occur due to low temperature and chilling injury.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options givenbelow
  • Both A and R are correct, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct
  • A is not correct but R is correct
The seedling of which plants are thorny during juvenile phaseA. AppleB. PearC. CitrusD. GuavaE. MangoChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A, B and D only
  • A, B and C only
  • C only
  • A and C only
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Whip tail physiological disorder is caused due to molybdenum deficiency in cauliflower.Reason R: The occurrence of whip tail disorder particularly in the soil pH above 5.5.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct
  • A is not correct but R is correct
Match List I with List IIList IList IICropBasic chromosome numberA. CarnationI. X=9B. MarigoldII. X = 30C. TuberoseIII. X =15D. ChrysanthemumIV. X= 12 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-I, B-II, C-IV, D - Ill
  • A-IIl, B-IV, C-Il, D -I
  • A-IV, B-III, C-I, D - II
  • A-II, B-III, C-IV, D – I
The soil with more than 20 Kg/ ha. phosphorous are rated as?
  • Low in P
  • Medium in P
  • High in P
  • Very low in P
Given below are two statementsStatement I: A chimera is a mixture of tissues of genetically different constitutions on the same part of plant.Statement II: The differences usually arise due to irregular meiosis.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Polyembryony is common in citrus exceptA. PumeloB. Tahti limeC. KinnowD. Sweet orangeE. Acid limeChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A, B and D only
  • A only
  • B only
  • A and B only
Match List I with List IIList IList IIPlanting systemFeaturesA. HexagonalI. Filler PlantB. QuincunxII. Originated from IsraelC. Medow orchardingIII. 15 % more plant than square systemD. ContourIV. Plant spacing variesChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-III, B-I, C-II, D - IV
  • A-I, B-II, C-III, D - IV
  • A-III, B-I, C-IV, D- II
  • A-IV, B-III, C-II, D – I
Which of the following pineapple variety belong to Cayenne group?A. KewB. Charlotte RothchildC. JaldhupD. LakhatE. Giant KewChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • B only
  • A, B and E only
  • A only
  • A and D only
Mango hybrid Pusa Peetamber is a cross between
  • Ratna x Alphonso
  • Neelam x Alphonso
  • Alphonso x Banganpalli
  • Amrapali x Lal Sundari
Sequence the disorder with their respective fruitsA. Soft noseB. Goose fleshC. Stalk necrosisD. GranulationE. Black HeartChoose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Banana-Citrus-Grape-Pineapple-Mango
  • Mango-Pineapple-Grape-Citrus-Banana
  • Pineapple-Citrus-Banana-Grape-Mango
  • Mango-Banana-Grape-Citrus-Pineapple
Which of the following climber possesses special structure- tendrils to climb over a support?
  • Bougainvillea peruviana
  • Ficus repens
  • Quisqualis indica
  • Antigonon leptopus
The combined effect of alleo chemical and competition of weed with crop, is known as
  • Interference
  • Suppressed weed growth
  • Allelopathy
  • Hindrance
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A : ABA helps during water stressReason R : ABA has a role in stomatal closingIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is true but R is false
  • A is false but R is true
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Seeds of subtropical fruits like mango and subtropical fruits like citrus germinateimmediately after extraction from the fruits under favourable conditions of moisture, temperatureand aerationStatement II: However, the seeds extracted from temperate fruits like apple, pear and peach donot germinate immediately even the seed is viable and condition for germination are favourableIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Which of the following wild cucumber has highest level of cucurbitacins?
  • C. naudinianus
  • C. hookei
  • C. foetidissima
  • C. Melo
Which of the following trees are grown for their ornamental foliage?A. Bombax malabaricumB. Cedrus deodaraC. Jacaranda mimosifoliaD. Thuja orientalis Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • B and C only
  • B and D only
  • A and C only
  • C and D only
Which of the following turf grasses are used to develop a lawn in cooler areas of India?A. Agrostis palustrisB. Cynodon dactylonC. Lolium pereneD. Paspalum notatumChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A and B only
  • A and C only
  • Band D only
  • C and D only
The Indian group of radishes including the rat-tail evolved in
  • Northern western region
  • Northern eastern region
  • Southern eastern region
  • Southern western region
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Ripe mango peels show colour variation from green to greenish yellow, yellow-red tovioletReason R: Itis due to the concentrated action of pectinIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is true but R is false
  • A is false but R is true
Match List I with List IIList IList IIBookAuthorA. Fundamentals of HorticultureI. B. S. ChudawatB. Fruit BreedingIl. M.R. DineshC. Fruit Production in IndiaIII. Jitender SinghD. Dryland HorticultureIV. W. S. Dhillon IV. Amar SinghChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-III, B-II, C-IV, D - I
  • A-I, B-II, C-Ill, D - IV
  • A-II, B-III, C-V, D - IV
  • A-III, B-I, C-IV, D – II
Which of the following is NOT a desirable trait for mechanical harvesting of pickling cucumber?
  • Small mature fruit size
  • Parthenocarpy
  • Indeterminate habit
  • Short inter-nodal length
Soils of ‘b’ horizon are dominated by
  • Mineral matter
  • Organic matter
  • Clay, Fe, Al and humus
  • Sand and Silt particles
Which of the following is a new scientific name of Polianthes tuberosa?
  • Agave americana
  • Agave amica
  • Agave parviflora
  • Agave angustifolia
Pineapple variety that has got Geographical Indication Status
  • Amrita
  • Giant Kew
  • Kew
  • Vazhakulam
Eggplant specific piquant and bitter taste is due to the presence of?
  • Flavonoids
  • Solasodine
  • Solanidine
  • Spirostanol
Which of the following pigment is responsible for blue colour of flowers?
  • Pelargonidin
  • Lycopene
  • Delphinidin
  • Lutein
Mid-season pear cultivars for high hills of Himachal Pradesh areA. BartlettB. StarkrimsonC. Flemish BeautyD. ConferenceChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A, B and D only
  • A, B and C only
  • B, Cand D only
  • A, C and D only
Male and female plants of spinach are identified on the basis of?
  • High leaf sugars, chlorophyll and carotenoids in female plants
  • High leaf sugars, chlorophyll and carotenoids in male plants
  • Red venal pigmentation in male plants
  • Downward cupping in female leaves
Which biological agent can control Parthenium hysterophorus weed?
  • Teleonima scruplosa
  • Neochetina bruchi
  • Dactylopius tomentosus
  • Zygogramma bicolorata
Which portion of the sugar cane is the best for use as seed?
  • Top 1/3 to 1/2 portion
  • Top2/3 to 3/4 portion
  • 2/3 portion of bottom
  • 3/4 portion of bottom
What is the main purpose of blanching in cauliflower?
  • Increase in yield
  • To improve the nutrition
  • To keep the curd white
  • To keep the curd compact
Which of the following orchids have sympodial growth pattern?A. PhalaenopsisB. DendrobiumC. HabenariaD. CymbidiumChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A and B only
  • A and C only
  • A and D only
  • B and D only
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Stooling is successful and economical method of propagation in case of guavaStatement II: The number of stools per plant increase with age of the plant and can be done for many years on the same plantIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement | and Statement Il are true
  • Both Statement | and Statement Il are false
  • Statement | is true but Statement Il is false
  • Statement | is false but Statement Il is true
Which of the following variety of onion is suitable for dehydration?
  • Punjab-48
  • Udaipur-101
  • Udaipur-103
  • N-53
Stem rot disease of rice occurs at a stage from
  • Panicle initiation to booting
  • Pre tillering to mid tillering
  • Pre-flowering-Post flowering
  • Nursery to Tillering
Which grapefruit cultivar has originated as a pink fleshed budsport of Marsh?
  • Duncan
  • Foster
  • Thompson
  • Star Ruby
According to planning commission (1985-1990) India is divided into how many agro climatic zone?
  • 12
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
Which of the following is correct for low chilling varieties of apple?A. Chilling requirement is less than 800 hours below 7%B. Poor in dessert qualityC. Michal is low chilling apple varietyD. Excellent dessert qualityChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A, B and D only
  • A, B and C only
  • A and B only
  • A and C only
Match List I with List II for control of citrus pest through parasite/predatorsList IList IIA. White fliesI. Coccinella septempunctataB. Mealy bugII. Cryptolaemus montrouzieriC. Citrus psyllaIII. Brumus suturalisD. Citrus leaf minerIV. Citrospillus quadristriantusChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  • A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • A-II, B-IV, C-I, D–III
What’s the family of Tapioca?
  • Dioscoreaceae
  • Convolvulaceae
  • Araceae
  • Euphorbiaceae
The isolation distance for seed production in case of papaya through open pollination is
  • 1 Km
  • 2 Km
  • 3 Km
  • 5 Km
Famous blue coloured variety ‘Applause’ belongs to which of the following flower crop?
  • Lilium longiflorum
  • Rosa hybrida
  • Dianthus caryophyllus
  • Tagetes erecta
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Tea Mosquito Bug is a major pest of cashewStatement II: Mid-season / late season flowering varieties such as Bhaskara are able to escapefrom the severity of this pestIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true
The elements of garden and landscape designs areA. LineB. Focalization C. RhythmD. HabitChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A and C only
  • A and B only
  • B and C only
  • A and D only
How much amount of urea would be required for supplying 5 Kg of N?
  • 5.25
  • 9.6
  • 10.87
  • 15.66
Which of the following is NOT true for cashew nutshell liquid?
  • Naturally occurring phenol
  • Used in formulation of resins, detergents, insecticides and dyes
  • Itis obtained during processing of nuts in isolation of kernels
  • Naturally occurring tannins
The water requirement of wheat is?
  • 20 - 25 cm
  • 30 - 35 cm
  • 50 - 55 cm
  • 60 - 65 cm
Which of the following is NOT true for rootstock 13 - 1?
  • It is mango rootstock
  • Developed from Israel
  • Salt tolerant
  • Dwarfing rootstock
Perennial plants having erect and bushy growth and attain a height of 0.5 to 4 meters, are called as.
  • Seasonal flowers
  • Trees
  • Shrubs
  • Climbers
Which one of the following is NOT an example of mesophytes?
  • Wheat
  • Maize
  • Cotton
  • Low land rice
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Pusa Gaurav variety of tomato is suitable for long distance transportation.Statement II: Pusa Lal Meeruti variety of tomato is induced mutant by chemical mutagenIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options givenbelow
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Agriculture Education Day is celebrated on?
  • 1st december
  • 3rd december
  • 5th september
  • Guru Purnima
Chilling requirement for Plum (Japanese)?
  • 200 – 300 hours
  • 400 – 500 hours
  • 700 – 1000 hours
  • 1200 – 1500 hours
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Male sterility is considered to be most important for commercial hybrid seed production of vegetable crops.Reason R: The male sterile lines eliminate the tedious emasculation procedure and make it possible to produce hybrid seed.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • Ais true but R is false
  • Ais false but R is true
The group ‘Picotees’ belongs to which of the following commercial flower crop?
  • Tuberose
  • Rose
  • Carnation
  • Orchids
Match List I with List IIList IList IICharacteristics of OnionChemicalsA. Flavour and pungencyI. AnthocyaninB. Yellow colouredII. High dry matterC. Red colouredIII. Allyl propyl disulphideD. White colouredIV. Quercetin Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-IV, B-II, C-I,D -III
  • A-III, B-IV, C-I,D - II
  • A-I,B-III, C-II, D-IV
  • A-II, B-I, C-IV, D -III
Which of the following is a thermo-photo insensitive variety of chrysanthemum?
  • Pusa Aaditya
  • Birbal Sahni
  • Pusa Anmol
  • Himanshu
Match List I with List IIList IList IIVarietyPedigree/ParentA. Varsha UpharI. Lam selection-1 x Parvani KrantiB. Pusa SawaniII. Mutant from Pusa SawaniC. Prabhani KrantiIII. Pusa Sawani x A. manihotD. Punjab-8IV. Pusa Makhmali x IC1542 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-I, B-IV, C-III, D - I
  • A-IV, B-II, C-I, D - III
  • A-III, B-I, C-II, D - IV
  • A-II, B-III, C-IV, D – I
Number of bee hives required for effective pollination in case of strawberry
  • 2 -5
  • 8- 10
  • 12 -15
  • 25 or more
Which of the following is NOT true for Ney Poovan banana?
  • It is AB type banana
  • Diploid variety
  • Highly susceptible
  • Resistant to nematodes
Given below are two statementsStatement I: In plum, both self-fruitful and self-incompatible varieties are availableStatement Il: Green Gage is self-unfruitful variety of plumIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Flower drop and less fruit setting/fruit drop in chilli can be controlled by spraying
  • Sulphur (1.5 - 2%) at 10 days intervals at growing stage
  • Planofix (NAA) @ 2-3 ml per 10 litres water at flowering stage
  • Dicofol (0.25%) at flowering stage
  • Fipronil (5 % SC) 1ml per litre at flowering stage
The tedious process of emasculation in pineapple is overcome due to?
  • Incompatibility of pollen
  • Incompatibility of pollen and ovule
  • Incompatibility of ovule
  • Incompatibility of stigma
Young fruits are the site for synthesis of
  • IAA
  • GA
  • Cytokinin
  • Ethylene
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: Guava is ideal fruit for jelly preparationReason R: Guava is rich in pectin and acidsIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct
  • A is not correct but R is correct
Make the correct sequence of steps involved in the pure line selection method of flower crop improvement?A. Conducting preliminary yield trials of progenies.B. Selection of individual plants from a local variety or some other genetically variable and homozygous population.C. Conducting replicated yield trials at several locations.D. Planting of progenies from individual plants separately with proper spacing.E. Release of best progeny as variety and seed multiplication for distribution.Choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • A, B, D, E, C,
  • A, D, B, C, E,
  • B, D, A, C, E,
  • D, E A, C, B,
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled asReason RAssertion A: Gametophytic self-incompatibility was first described by Hughes and Babcock in Crepis foetida.Reason R: In gametophytic system, incompatibility reaction of pollen is determined by its own genotype and not by the genotype of the plant on which itis produced.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct
  • A is not correct but R is correct
Zinc is responsible for the biosynthesis of which plant auxin?
  • NAA
  • 2,4-D
  • IBA
  • IAA
Arrange the following steps of gladiolus hybrid development in correct sequence?A. Development of hybridsB. Combining ability testing of inbred linesC. Development of inbred linesD. Seed production of hybridsE. Parents selection and hybrid developmentChoose the correct answer from the options given below
  • C, D, E, B, A,
  • A, D, C, B, E,
  • C, B, E, A, D,
  • A, D, E, C, B,
Which of the following shrubs have white flowers?A. Ixora acuminataB. Ixora armeniacaC. Ixora superbaD. Ixora chinensis Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • B and D only
  • A and B only
  • A and C only
  • A and D only
Petrea volubilis, a light climber with beautiful flowers belongs to which of the following family?
  • Bignoniaceae
  • Verbenaceae
  • Polygonaceae
  • Convolvulaceae
Annual water requirement of banana
  • 500 - 700 mm
  • 800 -1000 mm
  • 1200 -2200 mm
  • 2500 - 3000 mm
Match List I with List IIList IList IIA. LitchiI. ArilB. MangoII. Mesocarp and endocarp!C. BananaIII. MesocarpD. GrapeIV. Pericarp and placenta V. Endosperm Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-I, B-III, C-II, D - IV
  • A-I, B-III, C-Il, D-V
  • A-I, B-II, C-III, D - IV
  • A-I, B-IV, C-III, D – I
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A: When black pepper is grown on slopes, due care has to be taken to avoid slopes facing south and southwest.Reason R: The northern and northern eastern slopes planting presents the scorching effect of sun during summer. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are correct, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is correct but R is not correct,
  • A is not correct but R is correct
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason RAssertion A : Grape seeds are stratified to break dormancy to get higher percentage of germinationReason R : Seeds contain high level of GA and low level of phenols.In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  • A is true but R is false
  • A is false but R is true
Homeostasis that leads to adaptability and stability is NOT favoured by
  • Self-pollination
  • Heterogeneity
  • Heterozygosity
  • Genetic polymorphism
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Male sterility is characterized by nonfunctional pollen grains, while female gametes function normally.Statement II: Male sterility is found common in rose, ageratum and chrysanthemum flower crops.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Match List I with List IIList IList IIA. HeliophytesI. Plants which grow in open sunny situationB. SciophytesII. Plants which grow in shadeC. Obligative sciohyteslll. Plants which always grow in shadeD. Obligative heliophytesIV. Plants which always grow under sunny situation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-I, B-II, C-III, D – IV
  • A-I, B-II, C-IV, D - II
  • A-I, B-IV, C-III,D - II
  • A-IV, B-III, C-II,D-I
Match List I with List IIList IList IIVegetable HybridUsed genetic systemA. Pusa NayanjyotiI. GMSB. Pusa Hybrid-2II. CMSC. Pusa Seedless Cucumber-6III. Self-IncompatibilityD. CH-1IV. GynoecyChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-II, B-I, C-Ill, D - IV
  • A-IV, B-II, C-I, D - Ill
  • A-III, B-Il, C-IV, D -I
  • A-II, B-Ill, C-IV, D – I
Match List I with List IIList IList IIGarden NamePurposeA. PramododyanI. Dedicated to lord Krishna.B. UdyanII. Enjoyment of the royal couples.C. Brikshavatikalll. Playing chess, enjoying dance of maids, etc by the king.D. NandanavanaIV. Enjoying life with courtesans by the high placed persons in the king’s Court.
  • A-III, B-IV, C-II, D - I
  • A-I, B-II, C-IV, D - ll
  • A-II, B-III, C-IV, D - I
  • A-IV, B-IIl, C-I, D – II
Which of the following is specific origin of Bottle gourd?
  • Tropical East Africa
  • Malabar region of Kerala
  • Canary Islands
  • Mediterranean
Match List I with List IIList IList IIA. KanjiI. GrapesB. CiderIl. CarrotC. WineIII. AppleD. MarmaladeIV. Citrus V. Pear Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A-I, B-Ill, C-I, D - IV
  • A-I, B-IV, C-I, D-V
  • A-I, B-III, C-IV, D -V
  • A-III, B-II, C-I, D – IV
Which of the following is a major onion producing state in India?
  • Gujarat
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
  • Madhya Pradesh
Sugary secretion (gummosis) is a physiological disorder of
  • Fennel
  • Fenugreek
  • Cumin
  • Clove
Given below are two statementsStatement I: During 1972-73 there was a apple epidemic in Jammu and KashmirStatement II: Commercial scab resistant variety for Jammu and Kashmir are Shalimar Apple I and Shalimar Apple IlIn light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Which one of the following is an unfavourable factor for self-pollination?
  • Cleistogamy
  • Geitonogamy
  • Monoecy
  • Protogyny
Which coloured pollinizer can be included in the delicious plantations of apple?A. GlosterB. SpartanC. SmoothyD. Summer QueenChoose the correct answer from the options given below
  • A, B and D only
  • A, B and C only
  • B, Cand D only
  • A, C and D only
Which of the following colours belong to hard or warm colours in “Colour scheme”?
  • Blue, violet and green
  • White, black and grey
  • Red, white and green
  • Red, orange and yellow
Which of the following is NOT a F1 hybrid of chilli?
  • Kashi Tej
  • Kashi Ratna
  • Kashi Surkh
  • Kashi Sinduri
Spice Board India works under administrative control of?
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare
  • Ministry of Science and Technology
  • Ministry of Food Processing Industries
  • Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Which is NOT correct about ‘Shellac coating” which is generally used for increasing the shelf life of vegetables?
  • Shellac is a resin secreted by the insect
  • Shellac is composed of aleuritic and shelloic acids
  • Shellac is incompatible with waxes
  • Shellac is permitted as an indirect food additive
Which of the following part of carrot contains the highest carotene level?
  • Top part of root
  • Middle part of root
  • Distal end of root
  • Middle Core
Black heart/ hollow heart of potato is caused by
  • Low soil temperature (less than 13°C)
  • Favourable supply of oxygen during storage and transport
  • Rapid growth and development of tubers followed by sudden irrigation
  • It is more common in small sized tubers
Coconut hybridsA. VHC 3B. Chandra KalpaC. Chandra SarkaraD. Kera SreeE. PratapChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
  • A, B and D only
  • A, C and D only
  • A and E only
  • C, D and E only
Which of the following is a biological agent for suppressing Parthenium hysterophorus?
  • Mexican beetle
  • Gall fly
  • Grasshopper
  • Tricoderma
Arrange the following according to establishment year of Institute/OrganizationA. Indian Institute of Vegetable ResearchB. Indian Institute of Horticultural ResearchC. Indian Society of Vegetable ScienceD. The Horticultural Society of IndiaE. Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchChoose the correct answer from the options given below
  • D, E, B, C, A
  • E, D, C, A, B
  • E, D, B, C, A
  • D, E, A, B, C,
The quality of air at a given location is characterised by AQl in the range of
  • 0-200
  • 0-300
  • 0-400
  • 0-500
Given below are two statementsStatement I: Term heterosis was first used by Shull (1914) and is defined as the superiority of an F1 hybrid over both its parents in terms of yield and some other characters.Statement II: Genetic basis of heterosis is explained by two main theories namely dominance hypothesis and over dominance hypothesis.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Under north Indian condition plant crop of sugarcane should be harvested during which period to obtain profuse ratoon initiation
  • Mid December - Mid January
  • Mid January- Mid February
  • Mid February - Mid March
  • Mid March- Mid April