Horticulture Crops

Q.

Vegetables, flowers and fruits are grouped as:

1. Ornamental plants

2. Horticultural crops

3. Cash crops

4. Agricultural crops

Q. Which of the following country is the largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world?

1. China
2. UK
3. Italy
4. USA
5. None of these

Q.

The branch of agriculture that deals with the growth and management of fruits and flowering plants is called:

1. Sericulture

2. Apiculture

3. Agriculture

4. Horticulture

Q.

Explain horticulture crops.

Q.

Branch of science which deals with study of, and the selection, plant, care, and removal of, individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants is called ________________.

1. Turf management
2. Arboriculture
3. Oenology
4. Olericulture

Q.

Where in the world is horticulture commonly used as a subsistence pattern today?

1. Europe and North America
2. Central Africa and the Amazon Basin of South America
3. Japan, Korea, and China
4. None of these

Q.

The branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants.

1. Sericulture
2. Floriculture
3. Pisciculture
4. Horticulture

Q.

Hortus the word from which horticulture is derived literally means ______________.

1. agriculture
2. farming
3. flower
4. garden

Q. Answer the following questions in two to four sentences each:
Horticulture is witnessing immense progress in India. Explain.

Q. Which country is associated with 'kiwis' ?

1. Malaysia
2. New Zealand
3. Phillippines
4. Indonesia

Q.

Desh Bhagat School of Horticulture Sciences a prestigious institution to promote research in horticultural studies is located in ________________.

1. Dehradun
2. Maharasthra
3. Punjab
4. Kodaikanal

Q.

The oldest horticultural society of the world is ___________________.

1. The Ottawa Horticultural Society
2. Ancient Society of York Florists
3. Royal Horticultural Society
4. The Acton Horticultural Society

Q.

Horticulture which is derived from the name Hortus is a ___________________.

1. Greek word
2. Latin word
3. Arabic word
4. English word

Q.

Which of the following is a horticulture crop in India?

1. Wheat

2. Rice

3. Pulses

4. Tomato