1 $The term Horticulture is derived from which language?$

A.

Greek

B.

Latin

C.

French

D.

Arabic

2 $Pomology deals with the study of:$

A.

Vegetable crops

B.

Flower crops

C.

Fruit crops

D.

Spices

3 $Which branch of horticulture is concerned with the cultivation of vegetables?$

A.

Floriculture

B.

Olericulture

C.

Arboriculture

D.

Pomology

4 $The cultivation of trees, shrubs, and woody plants for ornamental purposes is known as:$

A.

Silviculture

B.

Arboriculture

C.

Olericulture

D.

Apiculture

5 $Who is considered the Father of Indian Horticulture ?$

A.

M.S. Swaminathan

B.

M.H. Marigowda

C.

B.P. Pal

D.

Verghese Kurien

6 $Fruits and vegetables are known as'Protective Foods' because they are rich in:$

A.

Carbohydrates and Fats

B.

Proteins and Amino Acids

C.

Vitamins and Minerals

D.

Starch and Fiber

7 $According to ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research), what is the recommended daily per capita consumption of vegetables ?$

A.

150 g

B.

200 g

C.

300 g

D.

400 g

8 $Which of the following fruits is the richest source of Vitamin C ?$

A.

Guava

B.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

C.

Barbados Cherry

D.

Lemon

9 $The 'Golden Revolution' in India is related to the production of:$

A.

Oilseeds

B.

Horticulture and Honey

C.

Milk

D.

Fish

10 $Which fruit crop occupies the largest area under cultivation in India?$

A.

Banana

B.

Citrus

C.

Mango

D.

Apple

11 $Which fruit crop has the highest total production in India?$

A.

Mango

B.

Banana

C.

Papaya

D.

Guava

12 $The National Horticulture Board (NHB) was established in which year?$

A.

1980

B.

1984

C.

1991

D.

1995

13 $Which state is generally the leading producer of spices in India?$

A.

Kerala

B.

Andhra Pradesh

C.

Rajasthan

D.

Madhya Pradesh

14 $India's rank in global fruit and vegetable production is:$

A.

First

B.

Second

C.

Third

D.

Fourth

15 $What is the primary vegetable crop exported from India?$

A.

Potato

B.

Tomato

C.

Onion

D.

Okra

16 $Which agency is responsible for the promotion of export of horticultural products from India?$

A.

ICAR

B.

NHB

C.

APEDA

D.

NABARD

17 $Floriculture deals with:$

A.

Production of fruits

B.

Processing of vegetables

C.

Cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants

D.

Cultivation of spices

18 $Which of the following is classified as a 'Plantation Crop'?$

A.

Tomato

B.

Rose

C.

Coconut

D.

Cabbage

19 $The cultivation of grapes is known as:$

A.

Viniculture

B.

Viticulture

C.

Sericulture

D.

Moriculture

20 $Which zone in India is characterized by cold winters and is suitable for Apple and Pear cultivation?$

A.

Tropical Zone

B.

Sub-tropical Zone

C.

Temperate Zone

D.

Arid Zone

21 $Which state is known as the 'Apple Bowl of India'?$

A.

Uttarakhand

B.

Himachal Pradesh

C.

Arunachal Pradesh

D.

Sikkim

22 $The city of Nagpur is famous for which fruit crop?$

A.

Mango

B.

Banana

C.

Mandarin Orange

D.

Guava

23 $Which state is the largest producer of Potatoes in India?$

A.

West Bengal

B.

Uttar Pradesh

C.

Punjab

D.

Bihar

24 $What is the approximate percentage of post-harvest losses in horticultural crops in India?$

A.

5-10%

B.

20-30%

C.

50-60%

D.

0-5%

25 $Which enzyme obtained from Papaya is used in the pharmaceutical and meat tenderizing industries?$

A.

Bromelain

B.

Papain

C.

Pectin

D.

Lycopene

26 $Which of the following is a rich source of Vitamin A ?$

A.

Apple

B.

Carrot

C.

Banana

D.

Grapes

27 $The Malihabad belt in Uttar Pradesh is famous for which variety of Mango?$

A.

Alphonso

B.

Dashehari

C.

Kesar

D.

Langra

28 $Which crop is known as the 'Queen of Spices'?$

A.

Black Pepper

B.

Cardamom

C.

Clove

D.

Nutmeg

29 $Nashik in Maharashtra is a major production zone for:$

A.

Grapes

B.

Apples

C.

Litchi

D.

Pineapple

30 $Which type of gardening is defined as the 'Art of creating the imitation of nature in the garden'?$

A.

Landscape gardening

B.

Kitchen gardening

C.

Market gardening

D.

Truck gardening

31 $The North-Eastern region of India is particularly suitable for the cultivation of:$

A.

Mango and Guava

B.

Orchids and Citrus

C.

Coconut and Arecanut

D.

Grapes and Pomegranate

32 $What is the recommended daily per capita consumption of fruits according to ICMR?$

A.

60 g

B.

120 g

C.

200 g

D.

250 g

33 $In terms of export value, which nut crop is most significant for India?$

A.

Walnut

B.

Cashewnut

C.

Almond

D.

Pistachio

34 $Which state leads in the production of Loose Flowers ?$

A.

Karnataka

B.

Tamil Nadu

C.

West Bengal

D.

Maharashtra

35 $The 'Arid Zone' of India (Rajasthan, parts of Gujarat) is best suited for:$

A.

Ber and Pomegranate

B.

Apple and Pear

C.

Tea and Coffee

D.

Banana and Pineapple

36 $The value of horticultural crops per unit area compared to agronomic crops is generally:$

A.

Lower

B.

Higher

C.

Equal

D.

Negligible

37 $Which of the following is a constraint in Indian Horticulture export?$

A.

High domestic production

B.

Lack of cold chain infrastructure

C.

Excessive processing facilities

D.

Low demand globally

38 $Litchi is predominantly grown in which state?$

A.

Bihar

B.

Rajasthan

C.

Kerala

D.

Gujarat

39 $Saffron is exclusively cultivated in which Indian region/territory on a commercial scale?$

A.

Himachal Pradesh

B.

Jammu & Kashmir

C.

Uttarakhand

D.

Sikkim

40 $What percentage of horticultural produce in India is processed (approximate)?$

A.

Less than 2%

B.

10-15%

C.

25-30%

D.

Over 50%

41 $The Coastal Tropical Zone (e.g., Kerala, Coastal Karnataka) is ideal for:$

A.

Plantation crops and Spices

B.

Apples and Walnuts

C.

Peas and Carrots

D.

Saffron and Almonds

42 $Which of the following is an example of an aesthetic value of horticulture?$

A.

Exporting mangoes

B.

Bio-aesthetic planning

C.

Canning of peas

D.

Extraction of essential oils

43 $What is the full form of AEZ?$

A.

Agricultural Economic Zone

B.

Agri Export Zone

C.

Area Export Zone

D.

Agri Employment Zone

44 $Which cut flower has the highest demand in the international market?$

A.

Rose

B.

Marigold

C.

Jasmine

D.

Hibiscus

45 $Horticulture contributes approximately what percentage to the Agricultural GDP of India?$

A.

5-10%

B.

15-20%

C.

30-33%

D.

60-70%

46 $The cultivation of vegetables for local consumption in the backyard is called:$

A.

Truck Gardening

B.

Kitchen Gardening

C.

Market Gardening

D.

Floating Gardening

47 $Which state is known as the 'Orchid Paradise' of India?$

A.

Arunachal Pradesh

B.

Kerala

C.

Goa

D.

Punjab

48 $The science of preserving fruits and vegetables is technically part of:$

A.

Post-Harvest Technology

B.

Silviculture

C.

Apiculture

D.

Plant Pathology

49 $Which of the following represents a mathematical estimation of 'Productivity'?$

A.

B.

C.

D.

50 $The Konkan region of Maharashtra is famous for:$

A.

Alphonso Mango and Cashew

B.

Apple and Saffron

C.

Litchi and Makhana

D.

Kinnow and Wheat

Unit 1 - Practice Quiz