List of top Horticulture Questions

In Controlled Atmospheric Storage, oxygen and carbon dioxide gases are maintained as

Wastage of fresh fruits and vegetables is estimated to be to the extent of

Which of the following statements is true regarding drying and dehydration of fruits and vegetables?
(A). Freeze drying is not covered under the methods of preservation of fruits and vegetables by drying or dehydration.
(B). Microorganisms and enzymes need water in order to be active.
(C). Dried, dessicated or low moisture foods are the traditional dried foods
(D). Intermediate moisture or IM foods contain between 15% to 50% moisture.
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Arrange the following stages in Remote Sensing Data Acquisition in correct sequence
(A). Extraction of the information contents from the data products and conversion of information into various forms
(B). Propagation of reflected/emitted energy through the atmosphere and detection of the reflected/emitted energy by the sensor
(C). Source of energy and transmission of energy from the source to the surface of the earth
(D). Conversion of energy received into photographic/digital form of data
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On the basis of the size of the waves and frequency, arrange the following energy waves in correct sequence in Electromagnetic Spectrum.
(A). Infrared rays
(B). Microwaves, Radio waves
(C). Gamma rays, X-rays
(D). Ultraviolet rays, Visible rays
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Arrange the following in the order of their occurance in TCA cycle
(A). Isocitric Acid
(B). Citric Acid
(C). Fumaric Acid
(D). Malic Acid
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Arrange the following in the correct sequence
(A). Inability of different plants to unite successfully when grafted is termed incompatibility
(B). Unrelated plants grafted together are likely to be incompatible
(C). Such plants gradually develop distress symptoms like stunted growth, etc.
(D). This may be due to abnormal growth at the graft union
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Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \hline \text{(A). Autogamy} & \text{(I). Oxalis} \\ \hline \text{(B). Cliestogamy} & \text{(II). Garden pea} \\ \hline \text{(C). Dichogamy} & \text{(III). Date palm} \\ \hline \text{(D). Allogamy} & \text{(IV). Avocado} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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All fruit, vegetable as well as flowers have to go through a certain stage of growth and maturity in their life cycle before they can reproduce sexually. This stage is known as

What is the inflorescence found in banana known as?

Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \hline \text{(A). Feronia limonia} & \text{(I). Temperate nut} \\ \hline \text{(B). Prunus amygdalus} & \text{(II). Plantation crop} \\ \hline \text{(C). Sechium edule} & \text{(III). Dryland fruit} \\ \hline \text{(D). Cocos nucifera} & \text{(IV). Cucurbitaceous vegetable} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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The bitter component in Momordica charantia is

Match List-I with List-II
\[\begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline \textbf{List-I} & \textbf{List-II} \\ \hline \text{(A). Thalamus contributes to fruit formation} & \text{(I). Tomato} \\ \hline \text{(B). Ovary forms fruit} & \text{(II). Banana} \\ \hline \text{(C). Fruit develops without fertilisation} & \text{(III). Pineapple} \\ \hline \text{(D). Fruit develops from inflorescence} & \text{(IV). Apple} \\ \hline \end{array}\]
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Which of the following is a critical parameter for drought tolerance in dryland fruits?

Recommended for loose flower as well as perfumery, Prajwal is a variety of which of the following flowers?

Sapota fruits are highly perishable and ripen within 5-7 days.
(A). Sapota is a climacteric fruit
(B). Fruits of sapota can be harvested at physiological maturity
(C). Sapota can be ripened artifically for use as table fruit
(D). Sapota can be stored in a refrigerator for nearly six months
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Name of the self-incompatible cultivar of apricot, which requires a pollinizer for commercial cultivation.

Arrange the following Citrus fruits in increasing order of their area of cultivation based on Area and Production estimates of Horticulture Crops 2021-22 (Final) -
(A). Lime/Lemon
(B). Mandarin
(C). Sweet Mosambi
(D). Other Citrus
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Which of the following is a hybrid guava with pink flesh used for table as well as processing purpose?

Arrange the following spices in increasing order of their production based on Area and Production estimates of Horticulture Crops 2021-22 (Final) -
(A). Turmeric
(B). Tamarind
(C). Garlic
(D). Coriander
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Which of the following is the type of fruit in Pyrus communis or European Pear ?

Which of the fixatives is NOT used for sample preparation in TEM?