Question

Specialized cultivation of fruits and vegetables is called?

• A. Agriculture
• B. Sericulture
• C. Horticulture
• D. Pisciculture

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Horticulture

The correct option is C

The explanation of the correct option:

1. Horticulture is a plant agriculture branch.
2. It is research that focuses on the growth of crops, gardens, and sustainable production of fruits, vegetables, and other decorative plants in general.
3. Horticulture is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables for economic purposes.

The explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Agriculture includes agricultural farming as well as related activities such as animal farming.

Option B:

The rearing of silkworms to make silk is known as sericulture or silk farming.

Option D:

Pisciculture, often known as fish farming, is the artificial breeding, raising, and transfer of fish.

Final Answer: Specialized cultivation of fruits and vegetables is known as Horticulture.