Crop Horticulture Questions Ree aR coe Question 1: View this Question Online > Monocot flowers and dicot flowers differ in 1. Monocot flowers are larger than those of dicot 2. Monocot flowers possess no smell 3. Monocot flowers possess no nectaries 4. Monocot flowers are not coloured Answer (Deiailed Solution Below) “OBtion 3: Monocot flowers possess no nectariescoaching India's Super Teachers for all govt. exams Under One Roof Cees Crop Horticulture Question 1 Detailed Solution The Correct Answer: 3) Monocot flowers possess no nectaries + Perfect flowers (those that contain both male and female reproductive structures) in the plant world fall into one of two categories: monocots or dicots. + Number of Cotyledons: The furilamental difference between monocot and dicct flowers concerns the number of cotyledons (seed leaves) in the plant embryo: monocots have one, while dicots have two. + Floral Parts: Monocots typically have flower parts in multiples of three (3, 6, 9, and so on), while dicots usually have flower parts in multiples of four or five. + Nectaries: Monocot flowers often lack nectaries, the structures that produce nectar in many flowering plants. This is not always the case, however - certain monocots do have nectaries. + Vascular Tissue: Vascular tissue in monocot stems is scattered randomly, while in dicots it is organized in a ring. + Root System: Monocots usually possess a fibrous root system, whereas dicots typically have a singular main root known as a taproot with many minor lateral roots branching off from it. + Leaf Venation: Monocot leaves usually show parallel venation (the veins run alongside each other from the base to the leaf apex), while dicots exhibit net or reticulate venation (the veins branch and rebranch within the blade). + Pollen Grains: The pollen grains of monocots have one furrow or pore, so they are monosulcate. On the other hand, the pollen grains of dicots mostly have three pores or furrows and are thus tricolpate. India’s #1 Learning Platform Beare ecQuestion 2: View this Question Online > The pungency (smell) in uninjured garlic is due to the presence of 3. Sulphur oxalate 4. Memordicoside Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Al ase Crop Horticulture Question 2 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Allinase. + Allicin is an organo-sulfur compound obtained from gar + It was first isolated and studied in the laboratory by Chester J. Cavallito and John Hays Bailey in 1944. When fresh garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme allinase converts alli whichis responsible for the aroma of fresh garlic. into allicin, Allicinis part of a defense mechanism against attacks by pests on the garlic plant. + Allicinis an oily, slightly yellow liquid that gives garlic its unique odor. Ree DRE CetQuestion 3: View this Question Online > Which variety of Barley is not for Malt purpose? 1. Ritambhara (K-557) a coat laah 1149) 3. Pragati (K-508) 4. D.L.-88 Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2 : Geetanjali (K-1149) Crop Horticulture Question 3 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Geetanjali (K-1149) @ key Points + Geetanjali (K-1149) variety of Barley and is not for Malt purpose. + Barley (Hordeum vull .), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates clobally. + Itwas one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 13,000 years ago. + Barley has also been used as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. + Itis used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation. CBee DRE Cet Question 4:View this Question Online > Seed rate of barley required for irrigated condition is: 4. 100 kgjha 3. 80 kg/ha 4, 120kg[ha Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2 : 75 kg/ha Crop Horticulture Question 4 Detailed Solution The correct answer is 75 ko/ha @ key Points Seed Rate of Barley varies according to conditions: in irrigated areas for normal sowing 75 kg/ha. + For Late sown condition it is 100 kg/ha + For Under Rain Fed condition it is 80-100 kg/ha. Rea cee Question 5: View this Question Online > ‘RATNA' variety of mango is a cross of|. Neelam x Dashehari. Nao Dashehari x “Wo? ° Neelam x Al . x » of these. 5. None of the above Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Neelam x Alphanso. Crop Horticulture Question 5 Detailed Solution The Correct Answer is Neelam *X Alphaso + Alphonso (Happus) * State : Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. + Bangalora (Totapuri) + State : Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. + Banganapalli (Baneshan, Safeda) + State : Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Oo Bombai (Malda) + State : Bihar, West Bengal and Madhya Pi + Variety is alternate bearer; fruit meaium, jow in colour; keeping quality medium. + Bombay Green & « State : Uttar Pradesh and Hi a + Dashehari + State : Uttar Prad: yana and Punjab. + Fernandin * State: Goa. sagar * State: West Bengal and Bihar. Cross Variety of Mangoes |. Neelam x Dashehari -MALLIKA . Dashehari x Neelam - AMRAPALI (DNA*) . Neelam x Alphanso - RATNA (RNA*) . Banganpalli x Alphanso - ARKA ARUNA . Alphanso x Neelam - ARKA NEELKIRAN, QRONS Top Crop Horticulture MCQ Objective QuestionsCee aR ec Question 6 View this Question Online > What is the scientific name of Tulsi? 1. Azadirachta indica 2. HMB 050-sinenss. 3. Aloe barbadensis miller 4. Ocimum tenuiflorum Answer (Dciai Solution Below) Option 4 : Ocimum tenuiflorum Crop Horticulture Question 6 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Ocimum tenuiflorum © key Points + Ocimum tenuiflorum is the scientific name of Tulsi. + Ocimum tenuiflorum is commonly knownas Holy basil. + Medicinal propertiessamtifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, antipyretic, antiseptic, and anticancer. & + Tulasi: Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum + Family: Lamiaceae * Origin: north-central India + Chromosome Number: 2n = 36CRE Question 7 View this Question Online > The study of flowers is called 1 a. \ 2. Floriculture 3. Phenology 4. Zoology Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2 : Floriculture Crop Horticulture Question 7 Detailed Solution + Floriculture is mY of flowers, their cultivation, and applications. Anthology and floriculture are same. + Botany is the study of plants while Zoology is the study of animals. + Phenology is the study of periodic events in the life cycle of plants and animals.od Eee Rei) ORR Say Question View this Question Online > Purple A isa variety of 1. Knol khol 2. Cabbage 3. Onion 4. Garlic ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Knol khol Crop Horticulture Question 8 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Knol e + Knol khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) belongs to family Cruciferae. + Centre of origin is Mediteranean region. + Best time for planting is October. + Varieties: White Vienna, King of North, Purple Vienna, Golithwhite (Sadashiv), Sutton's earliest purple.od Eee Rei) Cee aR ec Question 9 View this Question Online > ‘Malviya Janpriya' is the breed of which of the following crop? 1. Tur 2. Moong 3. Soybean % ‘Answer (Detailed Solution Below) ickpeas Option 2: Moong Crop Horticulture Question 9 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Moong. @ key Points + Malviya Janpriya is the breed of Moong pulse. + Malviya Janpriya was developed by IIT BHU in 2001. + In 2003, another variety of Moong pulse was developed by IIT BHU named Malviya vanchetna. + Some other important varieties of Moong daal are - Mohini, Pusa Baisakhi, Jawahar 45, Narendra, T-44, etc.& Additional tnt Some important varieties of other crops: Cro Varieties + Pusa Ageti eur + Pusa 84 + VL Soya 59 |Soybean + MAUS-158 + MACS-1188 + KGD1168 Chickpeas + Pragati + DPC92-3 & ee ea nec r Reny Roe Question 10 x CK this Question Online > Sugar baby isa variety of eO 1. Cucumber oo 2. Bottle gourd Noe 3. moony OD4. Onion Answer (D. Solution Bi Option 3 : Watermelon Crop Horticulture Question 10 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Watermelon. + Sugar baby is a variety of Watermelon. + This variety is mainly used for vegetable farming and small gardens. + A summertime treat, sweet, pink watermelons with thick and black rinds and are small to fit in the icebox Lana + Watermelon: Botanical Name: Citrullus lanatus + Family: Cucurbitaceae + Chromosome number: 2n=22 * Origin: Northeastern Africa Re DRE Ceca Question 11 View this Question Online >Which of the following is a white grain variety of m: = oe Cc 2. Pratap im AO? Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Laxmi Crop Horticulture Question 11 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Laxmi. Maize (Zea mays) belongs to family Poaceae. Also known queen of cereals. Itis annual grass and cross-pollinated crop. Oil content in Maize is 4% + Varieties: Ganga - 2, Vikram, Vijay, Madhuri, HQPM - 1, Shaktiman - 1 and 2. + Laxmi: + Ithas short plant height (about 2m). + Grains are white and semi-dent. It matures in 150 - 175 days in rabiseason but it is not recommended for kharif season because of its late maturity. + Itsyield potential is very high (65 - 70 quintals/ha.) + Released in Bihar for rabi cultivation in 1980.Re DRE Ceca Question 12 View this Question Online > Which among the following fruit is known as Adams fig? 1. Avocado 2s “ 3. Banana 4. Apple Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 3 : Banana Crop Horticulture Question 12 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Banana. + Famous name of some crops: Famous name Crops Avocado. aE Jackfruit, Ber King of temperate fruit ‘Apple ‘Queen of fruits Mangosteen King of fruits, National fruit of india Mango, ‘Adams fig, Apple of paradise Banana China's miracle fruit Kiwi King of arid and semi-arid fruits BerCRC Dae como Question 13, View this Question Online > Which crop is related to "Durgapura Madhu" variety? 1. Watermelon 2. we 3. Rose 4. Cucumber Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2: Muskmeton Crop Horticulture Question 13 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Muskmelon. + Muskmelon (evento belongs to family Cucurbitaceae. + Centre of origin is | Africa. + Seed rate 1.5 - 2.0 kg/ha. Edible portion of meion contains 90% water. Varieties: Durgapura madhu, Arka jeet, Pusa rasraj, Arka rajhans, Hara madhu, Pusa madhuras.Re DRE Ceca Question 14 View this Question Online > Silviculture is the: 1. Art and Science of cultivating forest trees 2. Art and Science of cultivating herbs 3. Artand Science of cultivating grasses x. and Science of cultivating flowers Answer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 1: Art and Science of cultivating forest trees Crop Horticulture Question 14 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Art and Science of cultivating forest trees. + Silviculture is the art and science of cultivating forest trees. is the practice of controlling the establishment and management of forest stands. + The term silviculture comes from the Latin word 'silvi' means forest and ‘culture’ as growing. t will increase the forest cover necessary for the conservation of wildlife.Important branches of agriculture: Deals with Horticui{fits and vegetable production. ultivation and harvesting of grapes. ivation of only one sort of crop. CRC RR ccm Question 15 View this Question Online > Which of the following states leads in sunflower cultivation? 1, Uttar Pradesh 2. Karnataka 4. PunjabAnswer (Detailed Solution Below) Option 2 : Karnataka Crop Horticulture Question 15 Detailed Solution The correct answer is Karnataka. © key Points Six states produce the majority of the co! way. Karnataka, with a production of 3. es from an area of 7.94 lakh hectares, is India's largest sunflower pro d by Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Orissa, and Tamil ‘Sunflower agricult rs around 1.48 million hectares in India, with an average yield of 0.6 metric tonnes Because around 80% of the regionis under rain-fed agriculture, sunflower production is subject to systemic weather risk. Bihar leads the way in terms of productivity with 1402 kg/ha, followed by Tamil Nadu with 1328.7 kg, despite the fact that both states have fewer than 25000 hectares under the crop, which is primarily irrigated. The sunflower crop takes 90-100 days to mature. When the lower half of the head turns yellow and some of the bracts dry up, the crop must be picked.