RPSC Rajasthan ARO Horticulture 2024 Solved Paper (English) — Agri Master Mind
Effective ratio of glycerine and water for drying cut stem end of berries and leafy material is -
- :2
- :4
- :4
- :4
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is mainly used for -
- Increasing light penetration
- Altering temperature of produce
- Increasing water content of produce
- Altering the composition of gases around produce
Match List-I with List-II -
(Papaya Hybrid) (A) Arka Prabhat (B) Arka Surya (C) CO-7 (D) Pusa Nanha
(Parent) (I) Coorg Honey Dew × CP85 (II) Sunrise Solo × Pink Flesh Sweet (III) Arka Surya × Tainung Local Dwarf (IV) Dwarf Mutant
(Papaya Hybrid) (A) Arka Prabhat (B) Arka Surya (C) CO-7 (D) Pusa Nanha
(Parent) (I) Coorg Honey Dew × CP85 (II) Sunrise Solo × Pink Flesh Sweet (III) Arka Surya × Tainung Local Dwarf (IV) Dwarf Mutant
- (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Colocasia leaves have following amount of “Vitamin A” -
- µg/100 g
- µg/100 g
- µg/100 g
- µg/100 g
Pusa Shrestha is an early ripening high yielding F1 hybrid variety of -
- Sponge gourd
- Pumpkin
- Ridge gourd
- Long Melon
Which one of the following is NOT a part of curing of vanilla?
- Fast drying
- Killing
- Sweating
- Conditioning
“Surya Kiran” is a popular variety of -
- Marigold
- Bougainvillea
- Rose
- Chrysanthemum
In which crop GMS+ bee pollination is used for hybrid seed production?
- Cucumber
- Chilli
- Hot pepper
- Capsicum
The planting ratio (Male to Female) used for hybrid seed production of radish is -
- :14
- :2
- :1
- :3
The amount of moisture in ovule at the time of fertilization is -
- %
- %
- %
- % and more
“Sapna” is the hybrid variety of -
- Tuberose
- Gladiolus
- Chrysanthemum
- Carnation
“Rock Garden” is located at -
- Lucknow
- Chandigarh
- New Delhi
- Dehradun
Match List-I with List-II -
(Guava Hybrid) (A) Pusa Aarushi (B) Pusa Pratiksha (C) Arka Mridula (D) Hisar Safeda
(Parent) (I) Hisar Safeda x Purple Guava (II) Pant Prabhat x Arka Kiran (III) Seedling selection from Allahabad Safeda (IV) Allahabad Safeda x Seedless Guava
(Guava Hybrid) (A) Pusa Aarushi (B) Pusa Pratiksha (C) Arka Mridula (D) Hisar Safeda
(Parent) (I) Hisar Safeda x Purple Guava (II) Pant Prabhat x Arka Kiran (III) Seedling selection from Allahabad Safeda (IV) Allahabad Safeda x Seedless Guava
- (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
- (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
The drawback associated with seed-to-seed method of seed production in cabbage is
- Used only for foundation seed production.
- Proper selection cannot be done for trueness of heads.
- Both (1) and (2).
- It requires lot of labour.
Which part of ginger is used as spice?
- Bulb
- Rhizome
- Leaves
- Clove
Chrysophyllum lanceolatum is a rootstock of -
- Sapota
- Mango
- Grape
- Fig
Allogamous is -
- Self-pollinated
- Often cross-pollinated
- Highly self-pollinated
- Highly cross-pollinated
Which variety of cluster bean was selected from local variety ‘Jaipuri’?
- Sharad Bahar
- Pusa Mausami
- Pusa Navbahar
- Pusa Sadabahar
Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) was shifted to Shimla in the year ……… from Patna.
Given below are two statements -
Statement (I): Smoothy is a yellow apple pollinizer free from russeting problem.
Statement (II): The delicious group of apple varieties is self-incompatible.
… Choose the most appropriate answer…
Statement (I): Smoothy is a yellow apple pollinizer free from russeting problem.
Statement (II): The delicious group of apple varieties is self-incompatible.
… Choose the most appropriate answer…
- 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.
‘Pusa Srijan’ is a rootstock of –
- Mango
- Citrus
- Grape
- Guava
The flower colour of Hamelia patens is -
- Yellow
- White
- Pink
- Orange scarlet
Oidium zizyphi is the causal organism of ……… disease.
- Powdery mildew
- Black spot
- Leaf spot
- Rust
Black scurf disease of potato is caused by -
- Macrophomina phaseolina
- Streptomyces scabies
- Rhizoctonia solani
- Erwinia carotovora
Which hybrid variety of chilli was developed by utilizing genetic male sterility system?
- Aparna
- NP-46-A
- Sindur
- CH-1
Which grass is known as crested dog’s tail?
- Zoysia japonica
- Lolium perenne
- Cynosurus cristatus
- Cynodon dactylon
Upward bending of spike tip occurs in which cut flower?
- Rose
- Anthurium
- Tuberose
- Gladiolus
Which disease appears in cumin at early flowering stage during cloudy weather?
- Gummosis disease
- Fusarium wilt disease
- Powdery mildew disease
- Alternaria blight
Date palm fruit is botanically -
- Drupe
- Stone
- Pome
- Berry
A commercial method of propagation in strawberries is -
- Runners
- Offshoots
- Suckers
- Slip
Type of apomictic seedling in which an embryo develops directly from the haploid egg is called -
- Recurrent apomixis
- Non-recurrent apomixis
- Vegetative apomixis
- None of the above
Who coined the term totipotency?
- Skoog
- Haberlandt
- Whites
- Gamborg
Dahlia belongs to family -
- Iridaceae
- Compositae
- Zingiberaceae
- Liliaceae
Isolation distance of certified seed production in tomato is
- m
- m
- m
- m
Match List-I (Banana Variety) with List-II (Polyploidy) -
Grand Naine (B) Karpuravalli (C) Nendran (D) Ney Poovan
AAA (II) ABB (III) AAB (IV) AB
Grand Naine (B) Karpuravalli (C) Nendran (D) Ney Poovan
AAA (II) ABB (III) AAB (IV) AB
- (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
- (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
Which of the following is NOT a response of ethylene?
- Inhibition of elongation in roots, stem and leaves
- Early fruit development
- Leaf abscission
- Inhibition of flowering and epinasty
Arka Nikita is a variety of -
- Brinjal
- Chilli
- Okra
- Tomato
Rose variety ‘Arka Savi’ belongs to group -
- Floribunda
- Damask roses
- Grandiflora
- Tea
Calculate cumulative pan evaporation when irrigation in papaya is to be scheduled at an IW/CPE ratio of 0.4 with 4 cm of irrigation water -
- cm
- cm
- cm
- cm
Best method of vegetative propagation in Aonla is -
- Shield budding
- Stone grafting
- Patch budding
- Air layering
Which of the following accreditation agencies regulate organic spice exports from India?
- NABARD, Mumbai
- ICAR, New Delhi
- APEDA, New Delhi
- FSSAI, New Delhi
Who invented lawn mower in 1830?
- Andrews Dahl
- Andre Le Notre
- Edwin Beard
- Andron Rock
Which fruit exhibits a respiratory climacteric peak during ripening?
- Mango
- Grapes
- Orange
- Strawberry
Which stage is NOT related to quality control during seed production?
- Roguing
- Seed treatment
- Plant protection
- Control of seed source
Tomato variety suitable for growing in low and high temperature regime is -
- Pusa Sadabahar
- Pusa Sheetal
- Pusa Uphar
- Pusa Hybrid 1
Stemphylium blight is a serious disease of -
- Cole crops
- Cucurbits
- Onion
- Peas
In case of pellet placement of fertilizer application, for making pellet, soil and fertilizers are mixed in what ratio…
- :8
- :10
- :5
- :12
Match List-I (Crops) with List-II (Physiological Disorders) -
Mango (b) Banana (c) Guava (d) Citrus
Fruit cracking (2) Bronzing (3) Fruit pitting (4) Yellow pulp
Mango (b) Banana (c) Guava (d) Citrus
Fruit cracking (2) Bronzing (3) Fruit pitting (4) Yellow pulp
- (a)-(2), (b)-(4), (c)-(1), (d)-(3)
- (a)-(3), (b)-(4), (c)-(1), (d)-(2)
- (a)-(1), (b)-(2), (c)-(3), (d)-(4)
- (a)-(3), (b)-(4), (c)-(2), (d)-(1)
Blossom-end rot in tomato occurs due to deficiency of -
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Nitrogen
- Boron
Which variety of capsicum has yellow coloured fruits?
- Indra
- Bharat
- Pusa Deepti
- Orobelle
The Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) in India was enacted in which year?
Which of the following spices is known to help reduce cholesterol levels in human blood?
- Black pepper
- Turmeric
- Cardamom
- Garlic
Selfing and massing is quite effective for improvement of varieties in
- Okra
- French bean
- Garden Pea
- Onion
The best time of pruning phalsa plant is -
- May-June
- March-April
- October-November
- December-January
Which vegetable possesses more protein content?
- Pea
- Palak
- Okra
- Onion
Which method of drying is most suitable for thick fruit pulp and starchy products?
- Osmotic dehydration
- Freeze drying
- Spray drying
- Drum drying
Stratification means to improve germination of seeds by -
- treating seeds with concentrated sulphuric acid.
- hormonal treatment to seeds.
- exposing the seeds in low temperature (0 to 5°C).
- injuring the hard seed coat by any means.
Which gases are regulated in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage?
- Nitrogen and Methane
- Oxygen and Nitrogen
- Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
- Oxygen and Hydrogen
Chandler is a variety of which fruit crop?
- Litchi
- Plum
- Walnut
- Peach
Which of the following indices is commonly used to determine the commercial maturity of apple?
- Titratable acidity
- Fruit firmness
- TSS (Total Soluble Solids)
- Starch iodine staining
Pusa Anupam hybrid variety of brinjal was developed from cross of following -
- T3 x PPC
- PPC x Pusa Kranti
- GR x Pant Rituraj
- Aushey x R34
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer…
Fruit syrup (b) Mango nectars (c) Cordial (d) Squash
65% TSS (2) 30% TSS (3) 40% TSS (4) 15% TSS
Fruit syrup (b) Mango nectars (c) Cordial (d) Squash
65% TSS (2) 30% TSS (3) 40% TSS (4) 15% TSS
- (a)-(1), (b)-(3), (c)-(4), (d)-(2)
- (a)-(4), (b)-(3), (c)-(1), (d)-(2)
- (a)-(1), (b)-(4), (c)-(2), (d)-(3)
- (a)-(2), (b)-(4), (c)-(3), (d)-(1)
“Sindhu” is a variety of which of the following crop?
- Fenugreek
- Fennel
- Cumin
- Coriander
The chromosome number in garlic is -
- n = 18
- n = 22
- n = 16
- n = 32
Effect of hybrid vigour remains up to -
- F1 Generation
- F3 Generation
- F2 Generation
- F7 Generation
Ajowan variety recommended under rainfed conditions is -
- Lam Selection-2
- Pant Ruchika
- NRCSS AA-1
- NRCSS AA-2
The apple rootstock which is resistant to woolly apple aphids is -
- MM104
- M11
- M19
- M25
Which of the following is the parent of cauliflower Pusa hybrid 2?
- Selection
- CC-32 x 18-19
- CC-14 x DC 41-5
- Recurrent Selection
Which state of India produces 90% of total hybrid vegetable seeds?
- Karnataka
- U.P.
- Punjab
- Orissa
Commercial propagation method of garlic is -
- Clove
- Seed
- Offshoots
- Suckers
Dr. H.P. Olmo, California, USA developed which one of the following varieties of grape?
- Banqui Abyad
- Thompson Seedless
- Delight
- Beauty Seedless
Coriander variety “Sadhana” was developed by which institute?
- Gujarat Agriculture University, Jagudan
- National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer
- Andhra Pradesh Agriculture University, Guntur
- Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner
The minimum sugar concentration in fruit syrup is -
- ° Brix
- ° Brix
- ° Brix
- ° Brix
Which bacteria cannot survive in benzoic acid solution in presence of CO2 in fruit juice?
- Clostridium botulinum
- Lactobacillus species
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Bacillus subtilis
Quisqualis indica is a -
- Shrub
- Creeper
- Tree
- Annual flower
In which one of the following muskmelon variety, male sterile line ms-1 is being used?
- Punjab Sunahari
- Punjab Hybrid
- Pusa Sharbati
- Pusa Madhuras
Backcross breeding in tomato is mainly used for -
- Incorporation of disease resistance
- Yield improvement
- Hybrid seed production
- Improving flavour
Cryo-grinding in the processing of ajowan is practiced primarily for which of the following objective?
- Improve colour and flavour by oxidation
- Reduce loss of volatile oil
- Increase moisture content in spices
- Facilitate roasting of spices
Which of the following is NOT true for inspection and roguing of garden pea seed production?
- A minimum of three inspections are required.
- Second inspection is done at flowering stage.
- First inspection is made before flowering.
- The third inspection is done at pod harvest stage.
Arrange the plum varieties on the basis of ripening (early to late) -
Red Beauty (B) Santa Rosa (C) Mariposa (D) Frontier
Red Beauty (B) Santa Rosa (C) Mariposa (D) Frontier
- (B), (A), (D), (C)
- (A), (B), (D), (C)
- (A), (B), (C), (D)
- (C), (B), (D), (A)
Pinjore garden was developed by -
- Ranjeet Singh
- Bhuphendra Singh
- Jahangir
- Fidai khan
The best quality carnation is produced in -
- Kenya
- California
- France
- Colombia
Which of the following palak variety has been developed by hybridization between sugar beet and local palak?
- Pusa Bedana
- All Green
- Pusa Jyoti
- Pusa Harit
The effective low concentration of ethylene required for banana ripening is -
- µL/L
- µL/L
- µL/L
- µL/L
Which one of the following is NOT a variety of knol khol?
- Large Green
- Pusa Virat
- King of North
- Large White
Given below are two statements -
Statement (I): The plants that produce apomictic embryos are known as facultative apomicts.
Statement (II): Adventitious embryony occurs in citrus and certain varieties of mango.
… Choose the most appropriate answer…
Statement (I): The plants that produce apomictic embryos are known as facultative apomicts.
Statement (II): Adventitious embryony occurs in citrus and certain varieties of mango.
… Choose the most appropriate answer…
- 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.
- Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
Rootstock of citrus suited for drought conditions is -
- Karna khatta
- Citrus macroptera
- Rangpur lime
- Jambhiri
In deciduous species of pomegranate, cutting can be prepared in -
- June
- January
- April
- July
Which temperature is maintained for storage of plant material in cryopreservation method?
- -196°C
- -164°C
- -180°C
- -176°C
Cryptoxanthin-a colouring pigment is found in which of following fruit?
- Sapota
- Mangosteen
- Fig
- Avocado
Rapid cooling after harvest to remove field heat is generally referred to as
- Cold storage
- Freezing
- Pre-cooling
- Refrigeration
L-2-amino-4-(2-aminoethoxy)-trans-3-butenoic acid (AVG) delays fruit ripening by -
- Releasing ethylene
- Acting as an antioxidant
- Inhibiting ACC synthase
- Blocking ethylene receptors
The heat processing temperature for canning of fruits is -
- °C
- °C
- °C
- °C
Chromosome number of Momordica dioica is -
- n = 22
- n = 28
- n = 24
- n = 26
‘Little leaf disease’ of brinjal is transmitted by -
- White fly
- Leaf-hopper
- Jassids
- Aphids
Which chilli variety is suitable for salad purpose?
- Pusa Jwala
- CO-2
- Pant C-1
- Punjab Lal
As per FSSAI, the permitted concentration of sulphur dioxide in squashes is -
- ppm
- ppm
- ppm
- ppm
“Curcuma longa” is the botanical name of -
- Fennel
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Coriander
Cassia fistula is the botanical name of -
- Gulmohar
- Karanj
- Amaltash
- Neem
At senescence stage, what biochemical changes occur in cut flower?
- Vascular blockage
- Increase in petal turgidity
- Increase in fresh weight
- Increase in ethylene production due to higher peroxidase activity
Which of the following radish variety is the result of a cross between Radish black × Japanese white?
- Pusa Chetki
- Punjab Safed
- Pusa Deshi
- Pusa Himani
“Rashmi” is the variety of which of the following?
- Turmeric
- Ajowan
- Cumin
- Dill
As per standard minimum seed germination of foundation seed in chilli is -
- %
- %
- %
- %
Which species of ber is used as a dwarfing rootstock in HDP system?
- Zizyphus rotundifolia
- Zizyphus nummularia
- Zizyphus xylopyrus
- Zizyphus jujuba
The approximate number of polythene bags (16.5 x 10 cm) which can be accommodated in a polyhouse of 250 m² is
Which variety of capsicum was selection from Hungarian variety ‘Soroksari’?
- Pusa Deepti
- Arka Basant
- Arka Mohini
- Arka Gaurav
Which of the following is NOT an example of a minimally processed product stored under refrigerated conditions?
- Frozen peas
- Sprouted seeds of legume
- Peeled garlic
- Ready-to-eat fresh cut fruits and vegetables
Spike topple and bud rot of gladiolus spike are caused by which nutrient deficiency?
- Boron
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
Pectin is present in which part of fruit?
- Cell wall
- Plasma membrane
- Vacuoles
- Cytoplasm
Which of the following is NOT true for seed production of cauliflower?
- Pusa synthetic is early season variety.
- Commercial seed production of early varieties is done in plain areas.
- Early and mid-season varieties of Asian type respond satisfactorily to replanting methods.
- Both in-situ and replanting methods are used.