MCQ On Spices Crops
Read MCQs on spices crops. Area, production and rank of India in spices crops. Cultivation practice. Insect-pests and their management. Post harvest technology of spices crops.
Also read: Multiple Choice Questions on Horticulture
MCQ on spices crops
Question 01. Which is the largest producer of turmeric?
(a). Sri Lanka
(b). India
(c). Nepal
(d). Pakistan
Question 02. Which of the following part of cumin contains oil canals?
(a). Ridges of seeds
(b). Embryo
(c). Stalk of seed
(d). Whole seed
Question 03. Where is the indian institute of spices research located?
(a). Gangtok
(b). Nellai
(c). Tirunelveli
(d). Khozhikode
Question 04. Nithyasree and Navasree are the variety of
(a). Fennel
(b). Cinnamon
(c). Cumin
(d). Black pepper
Question 05. Which is not a tree spice?
(a). Clove
(b). Allspice
(c). Cinnamon
(d). Black pepper
Spice crop quiz
Question 06. Cardamom is considered as a
(a). Minor spice
(b). Seed spice
(c). Other spice
(d). Tree spice
Question 07. Which of the following has no named variety?
(a). Paprika
(b). Vanila
(c). Nutmeg
(d). None of the above
Question 08. The flowering starts in vanilla?
(a). In the first year of planting
(b). In the second year of planting
(c). In the third year of planting
(d). In the fourth year of planting
Question 09. What are the grade specification of coriander?
(a). Pungent, golden colour, and without shrivels
(b). Pungent and well dried
(c). Pungent and matured
(d). All of the above
Question 10. What is the family of fennel?
(a). Apiaceae
(b). Fabaceae
(c). Poaceae
(d). None of the above
Also read: Multiple Choice Questions On Post Harvest Technology
Horticulture MCQ
Question 11. The main commercial preparations of natural vanilla are:
(a). Whole pod and powder
(b). Powder and extract
(c). Extract and vanilla sugar
(d). All of the above
Question 12. What is the scientific name of clove?
(a). Syzigium aromaticum
(b). Myristica fragrans
(c). Cinnamomum zeylanicum
(d). None of the above
Question 13. What is the spacing for turmeric?
(a). 60 × 15 cm
(b). 45 × 15 cm
(c). 30 × 15 cm
(d). None of the above
Question 14. What is the ideal temperature for coriander cultivation?
(a). 20-25°C
(b). 25-30°C
(c). 30-35°C
(d). 32-36°C
Question 15. What is the harvesting index of nutmeg?
(a). Splitting fruits
(b). Pale yellow fruits
(c). Green and mature fruits
(d). None of the above
Also read: Classification of field and horticultural crops
Answer Key:
| 1. | b | 6. | a | 11. | d |
| 2. | a | 7. | b | 12. | a |
| 3. | d | 8. | c | 13. | b |
| 4. | b | 9. | d | 14. | a |
| 5. | d | 10. | d | 15. | a |