Horticulture-2025 — Agri Master Mind
Given below are two statements.Statement I: Soil pH more than 8 is not suitable for commercial cashew productionStatement II: Cashew is a cross-pollinated crop
- 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 method is used to propagate the jasmine and hydrangea plants?
- Root cuttings
- Semi hard wood cuttings
- Leaf cuttings
- Node cuttings
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Guava variety)List-II (Parents)(A). Allahabad Surkha(I). Seedling Selection(B). Hisar Surkha(II). Apple Colour x Banarssi Surkha(C). Arka Amulya(III). Allahabad Safeda x Triploid(D). Hisar Safeda(IV). Allahabad Safeda x SeedlessChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): The carbohydrates have dual role in cuttingReason (R): Until there is root initiation, carbohydrates enable a cutting to survive and in course of rooting carbohydrates are essentialIn 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 statements:Statement (I): Tuberization and early bulking are most crucial for nutrient absorption in potatoStatement (II): Phosphorus by vitself has a role to play in providing resistance against late blight in PotatoIn 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
Hale’s early’ peach grafted onto ‘Myrobalan B’ plum rootstock is an example of
- Localised compatibility
- Translocatable incompatibility
- Genetic incompatibility
- Induced compatibility
The origin of wound induced De-Novo adventitious roots in genera vitis is?
- Phloem
- Cambium
- Medullary rays
- Callus
Non-climacteric vegetables ripen best
- After harvest with exposure to ethylene
- While still attached to the plant
- Under dark conditions
- After dehydration
Which is a popular coconut variety of Assam?
- Chandra Laksha
- Laksha Ganga
- Kamrupa
- East Coast tall
In papaya pericarp of fruit composed of laticifers develops close to
- Ovary walls
- Placenta
- Vascular bundles
- Chloroplast
Given below are two statements:Statement (i): Pineapple plants flower 10-12 months after plantingStatement (ii): The fruits of variety Mauritius mature 11-12 months after plantingIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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
Chlorophyll pigments a and b are present in
- Grana
- Stroma
- Chloroplast
- Thylakoid membrane
Make the correct sequence of steps involved in the micro-propagation of Rose genotypes?(A). Proliferation of shoots from axillary bud explants(B). Elongation of plantlets(C). Inoculation of axillary bud explants under laminar air flow cabinet(D). Rhizogenesis of plantlets(E). Primary and secondary hardening of plantlets(F). Preparation and pre-treatment of axillary bud explantsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B), (D), (E), (C), (F)
- (F), (D), (B), (E), (C), (A)
- (F), (C), (A), (B), (D), (E)
- (D), (E), (A), (C), (B), (F)
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Climbers)List-II (Scientific name)(A). Coral vine(I). Ficus repens(B). Trumpet climber(II). Petrea volubilis(C). Indian ivy(III). Antigonon leptopus(D). Purple wreath(IV). Campsis grandifloraChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
The number of canes to be retained on each vine while pruning of grape variety, Bangalore Blue trained on Bower system and planted at a distance of 3m x 6 m
- 16 - 20
- 30 - 40
- 60 - 80
- 85 - 95
Based on fat percentage, arrange the following in descending order(A). Walnut(B). Almond(C). Cashewnut(D). AvocadoChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B), (C), (D)
- (A), (C), (B), (D)
- (B), (A), (D), (C)
- (C), (B), (D), (A)
Exclusion of light from a portion of stem for use as the cutting base is known as:
- Etiolation
- Irradiance
- Shading
- Banding
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Flower Crops)List-II (Variety)(A). Carnation(I). Sonar Bangla(B). Chrysanthemum(II). Lavender Lace(C). Tuberose(III). Pusa Arpita(D). Marigold(IV). Arka NirantaraChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
Which of the following pulse crops falls under the category of inflated pod?
- Cajanus cajan
- Vigna radiata
- Vigna mungo
- Cicer arietinum
The breeding features in carrot as below(A). The male sterile lines can be maintained by crossing with any male fertile genotype(B). The male sterile lines have the genetic constitution SMsMs or SMsms(C). Carrot is an outbreeding species due to being self-incompatibility(D). Single cross hybrids are on an average less uniform than three way crossChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A) and (B) only
- (A), (C) and (D)
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Which of the following mechanism promote cross pollination in flower crops?
- Cleistogamy
- Chasmogamy
- Flowers open but stamens and stigma are hidden by other floral organs
- Presence of self-incompatibility
The differential growth response with greater response in the upper surface of an organ is known as
- Epinasty
- Hypernasty
- Nastic
- Tropism
Which of the following variety/hybrid can produce the seeds in subtropical climate?
- Pusa Mukta
- Pusa Cabbage
- Pusa Ageti
- Simradha Local
The basic chromosome number of sweet potato is?
- x = 90
- x = 30
- x = 15
- x = 20
Indicator plant for Exocortis viral disease in citrus?
- Rangur lime
- Kagzi lime
- West Indian lime
- Sweet lime
Number of banana plants per hectare under 1.5m x 1.5 m planted under a triangle system of planting?
- 4440
- 5120
- 5550
- 5650
Which app has been developed by Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare?
- Crop Doctor app
- Kisan Suvidha app
- Farm calculation app
- Meghdoot weather app
Shrubs planted at regular intervals to form a continuous screen is called as?
- Edge
- Arch
- Hedge
- Pergola
Gold fleck is a major physiological disorder of
- Tomato
- Celery
- Kale
- Cauliflower
Auxins promote flowering in pineapple because
- Pineapple is a quantitative short day plant
- Auxin enhances ethylene production
- Produces severe epinasties and other responses
- Auxin increases the rate of GA destruction
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Common Name)List-II (Scientific Name)(A). Spine gourd(I). Momordica charantia(B). Teasle gourd(II). Momordica dioica(C). Giant Spine gourd(III). Momordica subangulata ssp renigera(D). Bitter gourd(IV). Momordica cochinchinensisChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
Which of the following is the most common weed of lawn that is difficult to eradicate?
- Chenopodium album
- Phalaris minor
- Daucus carota
- Cyperus rotundus
Which of the following is considered as the progenitor species of Loofah gourds?
- Luffa acutangula
- Luffa echinata
- Luffa cylindrica
- Luffa graveolens
Which of the following line in onion has the true genetic constitution Nmsms?
- A line
- B line
- C line
- D line
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Bermuda grass, a lawn grass is a fast-growing and commercially used for the development of lawns, golf courses and athletic fields in India.Reason (R): Bermuda grass has fast growth due to the presence of tillers and fibrous shallow root system.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
Calculate the amount of water for scheduling irrigation in grapes at NWCPE ratio of 1 with 6 cm of CPE?
- 4 cm
- 6 cm
- 8 cm
- 10 cm
Cultivar “Udayam” in banana is a clonal selection of?
- Bombay green
- PidiMonthan
- Karpooravally
- High Gate
Which of the following rulers has established the Sikander Bagh in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh?
- Firoz Tughlaq
- Babur
- Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
- Shah Jahan
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Cucurbit does not suffer much from inbreeding depressionReason (R): Andro-monoecious and hermaphrodite sex forms favor a higher degree of natural self-pollinationIn 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-I (Peach variety)List-II (Flesh colour)(A). Sharbati(I). Yellow(B). Parbhat(II). Greensh white(C). Spring Time(III). White(D). Harrow Blood(IV). Blood FleshChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
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
Given below are two statements:Statement (I): The presence of calcium carbonate layer around the root zone of citrus favours plant growthStatement (II): It enhances the availability of micronutrients.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 true for the grape cultivar Himrod?(A). Cross between Ontario x Sultanina(B). Yellow green berries(C). Vigrous vine and heavy yield(D). Good keeping and shipping qualityChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
- (B), (C) and (D) only
The peduncle size during the export of mango should not be more than
- 0.5 cm
- 1.0 cm
- 1.5 cm
- 2.0 cm
Which of the following cultivars belongs to the cut standard type of chrysanthemum?(A). Pusa Centenary(B). Sadbhavana(C). Snow Ball(D). Thai Chen QueenChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (C) and (D) only
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (B) and (D) only
Choose correct descending order of vitamin-C content in different parts of capsicum
- Seeds > Flesh > Placenta
- Placenta > Seed > Flesh
- Flesh > Placenta > Seeds
- Flesh > Seeds > Placenta
Which of the following is called as King of Spices?
- Clove
- Black Pepper
- Cardamom
- Allspices
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Jonathan spot is a physiological disorder of appleReason (R): Calcium deficiency is the sole cause of this diseaseIn 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 ornamental plants are suitable for a water garden?(A). Aponogeton distachyus(B). Gypsophila elegans(C). Nelumbo lutea(D). Trapa natansChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (A), (C) and (D) only
- (B) and (D) only
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Cultivar group of hot chillies)List-II (Characteristics)(A). Jalapeno(I). Fruits small, thin, puffy walled(B). Ancho(II). Fruits small, almost cylindrical with round ends, thick walled(C). New Mexican(III). Large heart shaped , thin walled fruits(D). Habanero(IV). long slender with a tapered end, thin walledChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Blue or cyan LEDs (400 and 500 nm) can result in 20-30% more photosynthesis than orange and red lights (600 to 630 nm).Reason (R): Coloured LED lights are used for increasing the photosynthetic efficiency of plants.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
Facts about papaya flowering(A). Polygamous with various sex forms(B). Commonly found sex forms are pistillate, staminate and hermaphrodite(C). The Pistillate is very unstable, and sex reversal is common(D). Male flowers are devoid of the functional pistilChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Given below are two statements:Statement (i): In pineapple fruit weight increases with increasing number of suckers per plantStatement (ii): Whereas an increased number of slips delay fruit maturityIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Black pepper shoots)List-II (Characteristics growth habit)(A). Runner Shoots(I). Main stem top shoot(B). Plagiotropes(II). Produced from the basal portion of main stem(C). Orthotropes(III). Hanging shoots(D). Geotropes(IV). Produced from the nodes of the main stemChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
A novel plant breeding technique designed to directly produce parental lines for any heterozygous plant is
- Reverse breeding
- Forward breeding
- Molecular breeding
- TILLING
Match mango species List-I with List-II according to their potential use in mango breeding.List-I (Mango species)List-II (Characteristics)(A). Mangifera laurina(I). Prolific bearer, small black sweet fruit(B). Mangifera magnifica(II). Tolerance to hopper(C). Mangifera casturi(III). Wet climate and anthracnose resistance(D). Mangifera altissima(IV). Free from fiberChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Fruit softens during ripeningReason (R): There is breakdown of pectic substances in the middle lamina causing poor cell to cell cohesion, thereby softening of fruit.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
The latteriferous canals meant for storage of fluid in mango is called
- Core
- Sacs
- Pith
- Chenp
Calculate the quantity of DAP (18-20-0) and Urea (46%) to full fill the recommended dose (80 N-20 P-0 K) in a vegetable crop?
- DAP (100 kg) and Urea (135 kg)
- DAP (120 kg) and Urea (150 kg)
- DAP (130 kg) and Urea (92 kg)
- DAP (90 kg) and Urea (105 kg)
Ideal sucker size for planting of pineapple?
- 150 g
- 300 g
- 450 g
- 600 g
Which of the following is NOT a heat-tolerant variety of Potato?
- Kuiri Bhaskar
- Kuiri Kiran
- Kuiri Lima
- Kuiri Sherpa
Which vitamin is spinach particularly rich in?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Which among the following is an intergeneric hybrid of grapefruit and trifoliate orange?
- Citrumbos
- Citranges
- Alemow
- Smooth Flat Seville
The variety "Princess 77" belongs to which of the following turf/lawn grasses?
- Poe pratensi
- Agrostis palustris
- Cynodon dactylon
- Lolium perene
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Turmeric is propagated vegetatively through rhizome.Reason (R): For commercial cultivation, both mother and finger rhizomes are used.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
The average per day water requirement for rice is about
- 2 mm
- 5 mm
- 10 mm
- 30 mm
Which renowned Indian horticulturist passed away during March 2025?
- Dr. Kirti Singh
- Dr. B. S. Chundawat
- Dr. K. L. Chadha
- Dr. K. V. Peter
Sequence the cashew varieties according to their parentage(A). Ansur-1 × 56(B). Midnapore red × Vetore 56(C). Vetore 56 × Ansur 1(D). Vengrula 3 × M 10/4Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Vengrula 6 - Vengrula 7 - Vengrula 4 - Vengrula 3
- Vengrula 3 - Vengrula 4 - Vengrula 6 - Vengrula 7
- Vengrula 7 - Vengrula 4 - Vengrula 3 - Vengrula 6
- Vengrula 4 - Vengrula 3 - Vengrula 6 - Vengrula 7
The National Horticulture Board(NHB) was set up during the year?
- 1980
- 1984
- 1990
- 1995
Given below are two statements:Statement (I): Self-incompatibility was first reported by Koefreuter and in this case, pollen grains fail to germinates on the stigma of the flower that produced them.Statement (II): In primula, pin flowers have long styles and short stamens, while thrum flowers have short styles and long stamens.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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
Given below are two statements:Statement (i): Doubled haploid lines are always genetically identical to their parent plants in cauliflowerStatement (ii): Failure of pollen germination on stigma is a post-syngamic barrier in cole crops.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 used to find out the central tendency of skewed distribution?
- Mean
- Average
- Median
- Mode
Given below are two statements:Statement (i): The trees like Araucaria cookie, Callistemon lanceolatus and Salix babylonica can be used as specimen trees in any garden.Statement (ii): The trees such as Magnolia grandiflora, Michelia champaña and Millingtonia hortensis do not have fragrant flowers.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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
Arrange the following steps of pure line selection method of self-pollinated flower crops in correct sequence?(A). Selection of plants on the basis of their phenotype(B). Conducting preliminary yield trials and rejecting inferior progenies(C). Selection of best progenies over several locations(D). Growing individual plant progenies and rejection of undesirable progenies(E). Conducting replicated yield trials in several locations and rejecting inferior progenies(F). Multiplication of seeds of best progenies
- (C), (D), (E), (F), (A), (B)
- (A), (D), (B), (E), (C), (F)
- (A), (D), (E), (B), (F), (C)
- (C), (B), (E), (A), (F), (D)
Which propagation technique should be adopted in tissue culture to obtain virus free ‘clean plant’?
- Microcutting
- Microbudding
- Micrografting
- Microlayering
Given below are two statements:Statement (i): Zn deficiency of apple is commonly called “Rosette”Statement (ii): Rosette usually first appears on the summer growth.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 is NOT a variety of Fenugreek?
- Hisar Sonali
- Hisar Suvarna
- Hisar Mukta
- Hisar Swarup
Given below are two statements:Statement (i): The annual or seasonal flower crops such as sweet pea, lupin, require an isolation distance of more than 400 meter for pure seed production.Statement (ii): The annual or seasonal flower crops such as blue corn flowers, blue larkspur, ageratum, can be used to develop blue monochromatic colour scheme in the gardens.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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
Establishment of "seed garden" to produce superior hybrids and cultivars is done in
- Pineapple
- Cashewnut
- Coconut
- Plantain
Facts about PM Kisan(A) PM Kisan is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India.(B) It has become operational from 1.12.2018.(C) Definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children(D) Support of 12,000/- per year in three equal installments is provided to all land holding farmer familiesChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Sand pear is a variety of pear and most suitable for plainsReason (R): It requires only 159 hours of chilling and can also withstand high temperature and hot winds during summerIn 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
Calculate the number of plants per hectare under Hexagonal system if the plant to plant distance is 10 m?
- 75
- 100
- 115
- 125
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Nutrient)List-II (Deficiency symptoms)(A). N(I). Strip chlorosis, mainly between veins, while veins remain green(B). P(II). Leaves with brown necrotic margins, wilted appearance of plant(C). K(III). Reddish discoloration on green leaves or stalks(D). Mg(IV). Chlorosis starting from leaf tips, later leaves turn yellowish-brownChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
The simplest measurement of dispersion is
- Mean
- Median
- Mode
- Range
Which of the following vegetable seed production model is in use in vegetatively propagated crops like potato, garlic, sweet potato etc.?
- Two generation model
- Three generation model
- Four generation model
- Five generation model
The architectural features, namely baradari and running water, belong to which of the following gardens?
- Japanese Garden
- Mughal Garden
- English Garden
- Wild garden
Which of the following architect has given the concept of French style garden?
- Le Notre
- Norman Borlaug
- Claude Lorrain
- G. Jekyell
Which of the following vegetable crop is not removing higher quantity of nutrients from the soil?
- Sweet Potato
- Spinach
- Cauliflower
- Cucumber
Molecular markers have been widely used in(A). Barcoding of species(B). Genetic finger printing(C). Identification of duplicates(D). Selecting core collectionsChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Frost damage occurs in which of the following stages of gladiolus?(A). Immediately after planting(B). Corms harvesting stage(C). 7-leaf stage when spikes start emerging(D). Fully emerged spikesChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (B), (C) and (D) only
- (A) and (C) only
Which of the following orchids belong to sympodial types?(A). Vanda(B). Arachnis(C). Cymbidium(D). CatileyaChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (C) and (D) only
- (A), (B) and (D) only
A nearly homozygous line developed by continued inbreeding usually selfing accompanied by selection is known as
- Pure line
- Inbred line
- F₂ line
- Recombinant line
In which of the following method a large number of plants of similar phenotype are selected and their seeds are mixed together to constitute the new variety?
- Pedigree selection
- Mass selection
- Pure line selection
- Bulk method
Which of the following process is often practiced to overcome lanky seedlings due to lack of proper or uniform sunlight under protected cultivation?
- Fertigation
- Seed Dressing
- Pillowing
- Precision Seeding
Arrange the plum varieties on the basis of ripening (early to late)(A). Red Beaut(B). Santa Rosa(C). Mariposa(D). FrontierChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B), (C), (D)
- (A), (B), (D), (C)
- (B), (A), (D), (C)
- (C), (B), (D), (A)
Heterosis can be easily fixable in which of the following?
- Cross-pollinated crops
- Vegetatively propagated crops
- Self-pollinated crops
- Often cross-pollinated crops
Which one of the following fruit trees has hermaphrodite flowers?(A). Mango(B). Ber(C). Coconut(D). GuavaChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Glucosinolates have been proposed as chemical markers in chemotaxonomy of Brassica Vegetables.Reason (R): The total amounts and profile of Glucosinolates vary among the Brassica crops.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:Statement (i): SRK (S-locus receptor kinase) is the male determinant of sporophytic self-incompatibility in Brassica oleracea.Statement (ii): Pollen recognition and rejection mechanism is explained for sporophytic self incompatibility.In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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
Sequence the parentage of guava varieties(A) Allahabad Safeda × Triploid(B) Kamsari × Purple local(C) Allahabad Safeda × Kohir(D) Pani Prabhat × Arka Kiran
- Arka Kiran - Arka Amulya - Pusa Aarushi - Safeda Jam
- Safeda Jam - Arka Amulya - Pusa Aarushi - Arka Kiran
- Safeda Jam - Arka Kiran - Arka Amulya - Pusa
- Arka Amulya - Arka Kiran - Safeda Jam - Pusa Aarushi
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Mango rootstock)List-II (Resistance against)(A). Bappakai(I). Water logging(B). Mangifera laurina(II). Low temperature(C). Mangifera sylvatica(III). Anthracanose(D). Mangifera andamanica(IV). SalinityChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
Which of the following is NOT a long fruited variety of Brinjal?
- Pusa Bhairav
- Pant Samrat
- Punjab Barsati
- Azad Kranti
Which of the following trees is associated with the seal from the Mohan-jo-Daro civilization?
- Michelia champaca
- Ficus religiosa
- Shorea robusta
- Terminalia arjuna
Recently, the Govt of India set up the National Turmeric Board, where its headquarter is located?
- Berhampur, Odisha
- Baruasagar, Uttar Pradesh
- East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
- Nizamabad, Telangana
Few statements are given for techniques and tools used in vegetable crop improvement(A). Androgenesis is most commonly used in Onion for haploid production(B). CENH 3 is an emerging player of haploid induction technology(C). A high cytokinin to auxin ratio is typically required to induce shoot organogenesis(D). RAPD is a co-dominant molecular markerChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (B) and (D) only
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
- (B) and (C) only
Match genetic constitution of papaya List-I with List-IIList-I (Genetic Constitution)List-II (Characteristics)(A). M₁ᵇm(I). Sex reversing heterozygous male plant(B). M₁ᴿm(II). Sex reversing homozygous male plant(C). M₁m(III). Hermaphrodite plant(D). M₂m(IV). Pure male plantChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
- (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
For control of pod borer in chick pea, sex pheromone trap is installed at
- Flower bud initiation stage
- Early pod development stage
- Late bud development stage
- Root nodulation stage
Soil structure is related to(A). Mutual arrangement of particles in soil(B). Orientation of particles in the soil(C). Organisation of particles in the soil(D). Size of the particles in the soilChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (A), (B), (C) and (D)
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Pinching, a special horticultural practice, is performed in which of the following flower crops?(A). Marigold(B). Rose(C). Gladiolus(D). CarnationChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (C) only
- (A) and (D) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Mutation which occurs in one layer and along the side of the apex is known as
- Mericlinal Chimera
- Sectorial chimera
- Periclinal chimera
- Segmented chimera
The UN General Assembly has adopted the year 2025 as the international year of?
- Cooperatives
- Climate resilience
- Women Empowerment
- Health and Hygiene
Which of the following rootstock of apple has originated as chance seedling?
- Mailing 7a
- Mailing 9
- Mailing 27
- MM 111
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R)Assertion (A): Leaf tearing is considered beneficial for banana plantation at higher temperature (>47.5°C)Reason (R): Splitted leaves reduces photosynthetic efficiency and are subjected to minimum heat damage.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
Which short durated Basmati rice matures within 115-120 days?
- Pusa Basmati-1509
- Pusa Basmati-1401
- Pusa Basmati-1886
- Pusa Basmati-1728
Which of the following physiological disorder is characterized as emergence of small green leaf tips from in between segments or prefloral buds of curds in cauliflower?
- Bracting
- Browning
- Fuzziness
- Riceyness
Which of the following species/ varieties are used as root-stock for propagating roses in India?(A). Raktagandha(B). Rosa multiflora(C). Rosa bourboniana(D). Rosa caninaChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B) and (D) only
- (A) and (D) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (B), (C) and (D) only
Banana with 10 chromosome genome are the characteristics of
- Eumusa and Rhodoclamys
- Callimusa and Australimusa
- Callimusa and Eumusa
- Australimusa and Rhodoclamys
Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R)Assertion (A): For commercial cultivation of pineapple, High density planting is recommendedReason (R): At wider spacing, light is not fully utilized by leaves and part of it droop down.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
Aceria guerreronis is major pest of
- Cocos nucifera
- Anacardium occidentale
- Curcuma longa
- Piper nigrum
Match List-I with List-IIList-I (Breeding method)List-II (Its application)(A). Marker-assisted selection(I). Breeding method used to combine desirable traits from two different species where pre-zygotic barriers exist(B). Embryo rescue(II). Process of selecting and interbreeding plants over several generations(C). Somatic hybridization(III). Technique used to succeed interspecific crosses(D). Recurrent selection(IV). Method involving selection based on molecular breedingChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
- (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
- (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)