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Memory Based Question Bank On Horticulture as the name suggest is book with questions based on previous examinations covering all the subjects of horticulture division. This publication is beneficial for JRF, SRF, NET, ARS, M.Sc. Entrance, State, and Central Level Competitive Examinations. It is designed to be an objective oriented and user-friendly book.

1. Horticulture sector covers % of total cropped area.  a) 10% b) 15%  c) 20% d) 25%  2. Which of the following is / are pre-emergence herbicide(s)?  a) Diquat b) Paraquat  c) Diuron d) All of these  3. Potassium plays an important role in:  a) Osmotic regulation b) Opening and closing of stomata  c) Sugar translocation d) All of these

1. Horticulture sector covers % of total cropped area.  a) 10% b) 15%  c) 20% d) 25%  2. World Trade Organization is situated at:  a) Geneva b) Rome  c) Paris d) Brazil  3. AVRDC is situated at:  a) Phillipines b) Taiwan  c) Japan d) India

1. Horticulture sector covers % of total cropped area.  a) 10% b) 15%  c) 20% d) 25%  2. Among all floricultural products, the contribution of dry flowers in total exports is:  a) 40 b) 50  c) 60 d) 70  3. Protein synthesis takes place in:  a) Nucleus b) Nucleolus  c) Ribosome d) Mitochondria

1. The total annual rainfall of India is about:  a) 1190 mm b) 1250 mm  c) 1050 mm d) 1350 mm  2. Net cultivated area of India is:  a) 142 mha b) 150 mha  c) 140 mha d) 152 mha  3. Amrapali is a cross between:  a) Neelum x Dushehari b) Dushehari x alphonso  c) Ratna x Alphonso d) Dushehari x Neelum

1. The first Indian scientist who won the ‘World Food Prize’ is:  a) Sanjay Rajaram b) M.S. Swaminathan  c) Vergese Kurien d) G.S. Khus  2. Seed rate of paddy (kg/ha) in SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method of cultivation is:  a) 5-6 b) 8-10  c) 12-14 d) 18-20  3. AVRDC is situated at:  a) Phillipines b Taiwan  c) Japan d) India

1. The end product of glycolysis is:  a) Malic acid b) Citric acid  c) Pyruvic acid d) Oxalic acid  2. Tag colour of certified seed is:  a) White b) Purple  c) Blue d) Golden yellow  3. Which of the following varietyiesof sweet potato is rich in carotene content?  a) Gauri b) Rajendra Shakarkand-35  c) Pusa Sundri d) Rajendra Shakarkand-43

1. Which of the following is a variety of black carrot?  a) Pusa Meghali b) Pusa Asita  c) Pusa Rudhira d) Pusa Vasuda  2. NRC for orchid is situated at:  a) Pakyong b) Gangtok  c) Lachen d) Aritar  3. Bonneville variety of pea has been introduced from:  a) USA b) Germany  c) Sweden d) UK

1. Which portion of the sugarcane is the best for use as seed? a) Top 1/3 to 1/2 portion b) Top 2/3 to 3/4 portion c) 2/3 portion of bottom d) 3/4 portion of bottom 2. Flower drop and less fruit setting/fruit drop in chilli can be controlled by spraying a) Sulphur (1.52%) at 10 days intervals at growing stage.  b) Planofix (NAA) @ 2-3 ml per 10 litres water at flowering stage.  c) Dicofol (0.25%) at flowering stage.  d) Fipronil (5% SC) 1ml per litre at flowering stage.

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).  Assertion (A) : Ditch system of planting is common planting system in Diara land cultivation of cucurbitaceous crops.  Reason (R) : To  manage   the  availability  of moisture  and higher temperature, the trenches are dug in North-West direction.  In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. The nodal agency for international co-operation in the area of agricultural research and education in India is:  a) ICAR b) DARE  c) CAU d) CSIR  2. Which of the following countries is not a member of G-8?  a) Canada b) france  c) Germany d) Spain  3. FSSAI does not provide licensing for:  a) Non-alcoholic beverage b) Alcoholic beverage  c) Milk products d) Organic products

1. Alphabet Inc. (marketed as Alphabet) is the parent company of: a) Google b) Yahoo c) Microsoft d) Apple 2. Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on ................. every year. a) 10 October b) 10 November c) 10 December d) 10 January