Multiple Choice Questions on Horticulture
1-Red colour of red soil is due to
(A) Calcium oxide
(B) Iron oxide
(C) Magnesium oxide
(D) Potassium oxide
2-Scurvy is due to the deficiency of
(A) Vitamin B
(B) Vitamin E
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin A
3-Which of the following is known as king of spices
(A) Cinnamon
(B) Cardamom
(C) Black pepper
(D) Betel vine
4-Persimmon is considered to be a National fruit of
(A) South Africa
(B) Japan
(C) China
(D) Australia
5-Which of the following is known as China’s miracle and New Zealand wonder fruit
(A) Oranges
(B) Rambhutan
(C) Kiwifruit
(D) Litchi
6-Most economical method of irrigation under water scarcity is
(A) Drip irrigation
(B) Sprinkler system
(C) Ring system
(D) Flood Irrigation
7-Vitamin C is highest in
(A) Mango
(B) Papaya
(C) Indian Gooseberry (Amla)
(D) Guava
8-Nitrogen content in Urea is
(A) 16%
(B) 60%
(C) 25%
(D) 46%
9-Science which deals with the cultivation of fruit crops
(A) Pomology
(B) Olericulture
(C) Sericulture
(D) None of the above
10-High concentration of zinc causes deficiency of _______.
(A) Iron
(B) Boron
(C) Manganese
(D) Molybdenum
11-Which of the following vegetable is rich source of vitamin A?
(A) Soyabean
(B) Pumpkin
(C) Potato
(D) Cauliflower
ANSWERS:
1-(B), 2-(C), 3-(C), 4-(B), 5-(C), 6-(A), 7-(C), 8-(D), 9-(A), 10-(A), 11-(B)