Deck 19: Planting and Pruning Techniques

Question 1

Piping is carried out in

A)Chrysanthemum
B)Rose
C)Gladiolus
D)Carnation

Answer 1

Carnation

Question 2

Chlorophyll formation takes place within a light wavelength of _________:

A)150-200
B)200-300
C)300-675
D)700-900

Answer 2

300-675

Question 3

Root formation is promoted in softwood cuttings under light intensity of __________ foot candles:

A)100-150
B)150-200
C)200-250
D)250-350

Answer 3

150-200

Question 4

Fruiting body of roses is called:

A)Button
B)Hips
C)Slip
D)None of above

Question 5

Apple and pear form their flowers buds in ___________:

A)May-June
B)July-August
C)September-October
D)November-December

Question 6

Volatile oil are those oil which can evaporate at :

A)25°C
B)40°C
C)50°C
D)65°C

Question 7

The renewal of NO₃ involves release of ___________ from organic fraction of the soil and its rapid nitrification:

A)NO₂
B)NH₄
C)N
D)NO

Question 8

Most of Nitrogen is used in the decomposition of __________ and thus plant shows deficiency symptoms :

A)Amino acids
B)Cellulose
C)Carbon compounds
D)Organic matter

Question 9

Toxicity of Mg can be modified by adding ________:

A)N
B)PO₄
C)Ca
D)K₂O

Question 10

Injurious effects of sulphates can be replaced with the addition of ________:

A)Nitrates
B)Phosphates
C)Ammonia
D)Ca & Mg

Question 11

Internal browning in apples takes place due to _______:

A)Fungus
B)High temperature
C)Hail storm
D)Bacteria

Question 12

Onion seeds can germinate at a temperature of :

A)0-1°C
B)1-5°C
C)5-11°C
D)15-20°C

Question 13

Dead heading is the removal of

A)Dead branches
B)Dead roots
C)Faded flowers
D)Shriveled leaves

Question 14

Hygrometer is used to measure

A)Pressure
B)Humidity
C)Wind speed
D)Solar radiation

Question 15

Pinching out is the removal of

A)Growing point of root
B)Opening flower buds
C)Growing point of buds
D)Removal of seeds

Question 16

A thread-like stem or leaf which clings to any support, is known as

A)Climber
B)Tendril
C)Sucker
D)Creeper

Question 17

A plant which is able to live under very dry conditions is called

A)Xerophyte
B)Hallophyte
C)Mesophyte
D)None of above

Question 18

Removal of young flower buds to allow maximum development of the remainder is termed as:

A)Die back
B)Disbudding
C)Dead heading
D)None of these

Question 19

Small, hair like outgrowth at the base of leaf stalk is termed as:

A)Bud
B)Bract
C)Stipule
D)Ligule

Question 20

Pruning in narrow leave evergreens should be done during:

A)Early fall
B)Winter
C)Summer
D)Early spring

Question 21

Which of the following plants require severe pruning?

A)Lagerstromea purporea
B)Nerium odorum
C)Jasminum sambac
D)Thuja orientalis

Question 22

Which of the following climbers is important for its hardiness and flowers throughout year?

A)Vitis vinifera
B)Bongainvillea glabra
C)Tecoma grandiflora
D)Quisqalis indica

Question 23

Which of the following shrubs bears yellow flowers?

A)Jasminum sambac
B)Tabernamontana divertica
C)Thevetia nerifolia
D)Hibiscus Rosa sinensis

Question 24

Which of the following grounds cover is highly salt tolerant?

A)Vinca rosea
B)Bermuda grass
C)Musembreanthemum
D)Alternanthra

Question 25

Which of the following shrubs is used as fruit beauty?

A)Cassia glauca
B)Nerium odorum
C)Citrus mitis
D)Hibiscus rosa sinensis