Orientation Note

Which Part of Syllabus is Covered in this Chapter?

• In this chapter, we will be covering the following part of the syllabus (highlighted in pink box):

What will you Study in this Chapter?

To cover the syllabus topic as given above, you will be studying following things in this chapter -

• Introduction to Horticulture
• Various Horticulture Concepts
• Classification of Fruits
• Types of fruits based on Morphology
• Classification of Vegetables
• Planting System of Horticulture Crops
• Propagation Technology of Horticulture Crops
• Sexual & Asexual Methods of Propagation
• Cuttings
• Layering
• Grafting
• Budding
• Propagation through modified parts
• Micropropagation
• Agronomic Practices in Horticulture Crops
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 • Training
• Special horticultural practices for inducing fruiting
• Pruning
• Ringing/Girdling/Root pruning
• Bahar treatment/Smudging/Top working etc.,
• Plant growth hormones
• Use of plant growth hormones
• Post-harvest technology in horticulture crops
• Preservation of fruits and Vegetables

How to Approach this Chapter?

• Importance – Importance is High. Lots of Questions have been asked from this chapter in the previous
year as shown below in the table. For the actual questions check out the document containing PYQs
of this chapter.

• Difficulty Level – The chapter contains both conceptual and factual information but are easy to
understand. So, difficulty wise it’s a moderate chapter.

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 • Conceptual/Factual – Both the conceptual and factual questions from this chapter are asked in exam
For example:

Type of Question Question

Conceptual Which branch of agriculture deals with ornamental plants?
(Previous Years Question; Answer: Horticulture)
Factual In the regions of Maharashtra, North Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
grape vines are pruned in?
(Previous Years Question; Answer: October-November)

• Relevant for Descriptive Writing - This chapter is moderately relevant for descriptive writing.
Questions can be asked which are either purely static or which are dynamic.
Type of Question Question
Static What are the different methods of asexual propagation?
Dynamic What are the Current Trends and Emerging Challenges in
Horticulture?

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