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Multiple Choice Questions On Olericulture is also known as Vegetable Science MCQ. These are Multiple Choice Objective Questions. Read 50 questions on vegetable science MCQ. Questions are updated….

TypeObjective MCQ
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Multiple Choice Questions on Olericulture

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Question 01. Spinach and collards are..?

(a). Pothrebs or green.
(b). Potherbs or salad
(c). Green or salad.
(d). All of the above.

Question 02. Which is a salad crop?

(a). Lettuce.
(b). Celery.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). Radish.

Question 03. Cabbage contain a compound similar to..?

(a). Phenylthiocarbamide.
(b). Phenolthiocarbamide.
(c). Phenylthiocarbamine.
(d). Phenolthiocarbamine.

Question 04. Leek is a..?

(a). Legume.
(b). Leafy vegetable.
(c). Bulb crop.
(d). Root crop.

Question 05. Scientific name of sweet corn is..?

(a). Zea mays convar. saccharata var. esculenta.
(b). Zea mays convar. saccharata var. rugosa
(c). Zea mays convar. saccharata var. sativa.
(d). None of the above.

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Question 06. Sweet corn is the result of..?

(a). Induced mutation.
(b). Hybridization.
(c). Naturally occurring recessive mutation.
(d). Natural selection.

Question 07. Sweet corn originated for..?

(a). UK
(b). Brazil.
(c). Argentina.
(d). US.

Question 08. In tree onion the bullets grow on/in..?

(a). At the top of the stalk.
(b). Just above the soil surface.
(c). Subsidiary stems above the soil surface.
(d). Root above the soil surface.

Question 09. Tree onion is..?

(a). Allium × viviparum.
(b). Allium × proliferum.
(c). Allium × prolifera.
(d). Allium × wakegi.

Question 10. By nature, tree onion is..?

(a). Biennial.
(b). Seasonal.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). Perennial.

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Question 11. Bulbs (onion) are transformation of..?

(a). Root.
(b). Short stem.
(c). Long stem.
(d). Tape root.

Question 12. …. is an antioxidant rich variety of potato?

(a). Kufri Neelkanth.
(b). Kufri Prabha.
(c). Kifri Abha.
(d). Kufri Kiran.

Question 13. Pointed gourd is .. in nature.?

(a). Monoecious.
(b). Dioecious.
(c). Hermaphrodite.
(d). Non of the above.

Question 14. In India, pointed gourd is also known as.?

(a). Parval.
(b). Green potato.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). Bada kundaru.

Question 15. Which one has spiny surface?

(a). Pointed gourd.
(b). Sweet potato.
(c). Chayote.
(d). None of the above.

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Question 16. Golden acre is an ideal variety of cabbage for..?

(a). Hills.
(b). Plateau region.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). Plains.

Question 17. Main consideration for the cultivation of cabbage is..?

(a). Seed rate.
(b). Club root disease.
(c). Soil preparation.
(d). Irrigation.

Question 18. Seed rate required for cauliflower is..?

(a). Lower than the seed rate of cabbage.
(b). More than the seed rate of cabbage.
(c). Equal to the seed rate of cabbage.
(d). Any thing.

Question 19. Snow ball is the variety of cauliflower, ideal for…. regions?

(a). Hills and plateau.
(b). Hills and plains.
(c). Plains.
(d). Hills.

Question 20. Seed rate of hybrid cauliflower for one ha. area is..?

(a). 250g.
(b). 350g.
(c). 150g.
(d). 100g.

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Question 21. The early varieties of cauliflower seedling are transplanted from raised-bed to field?

(a). 15 days old seedlings.
(b). 20 days old seedlings.
(c). 25 days old seedlings.
(d). 30 days old seedlings.

Question 22. The late varieties of cauliflower seedling are transplanted from raised-bed to field?

(a). 30 days old seedlings.
(b). 35 days old seedlings.
(c). 40 days old seedlings.
(d). 45 days old seedlings.

Question 23. The curd initiation stage in cauliflower after transplanting is..?

(a). 15 days.
(b). 25 days.
(c). 35 days.
(d). 40 days.

Question 24. The curd development stage in cauliflower after transplanting is..?

(a). 35 days.
(b). 40 days.
(c). 45 days.
(d). 50 days.

Question 25. Gap filling is common in..?

(a). Cauliflower.
(b). Cabbage.
(c). Brinjal.
(d). All of the above.

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Question 26. Whip tail is pronounced in..?

(a). Acidic soil.
(b). Saline soil.
(c). Neutral soil.
(d). Acid-saline soil.

Question 27.  VRSS-06-12 is…?

(a). MDU 1.
(b). KKM.
(c). Kashi Subhangi.
(d). PLR.

Question 28. Spacing for hybrid varieties of brinjal is..?

(a). 60 × 90. 
(b). 90 × 75.
(c). 60 × 60.
(d). 90 × 60.

Question 29. Ideal mulch for brinjal is..?

(a). Soil mulch.
(b). Black LDPE.
(c). White LDPE.
(d). Weed mulch.

Question 30. The established seedlings of brinjal need..?

(a). Weekly irrigation.
(b). Fortnightly.
(c). Monthly irrigation.
(d). At every 20 days.

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Question 31. The paired row system is adopted in brinjal..?

(a). If flood irrigation is adopted.
(b). If canal irrigation is adopted.
(c). If drip irrigation is installed.
(d). All of the above.

Question 32. The spacing in paired row system (brinjal) is..?

(a). 90 × 75 × 60.
(b). 60 × 60 × 60
(c). 75 × 60 × 60.
(d). 90 × 60 × 75.

Question 33. Earthing up is needed in..?

(a). Potato.
(b). Brinjal.
(c). Sweet potato.
(d). All of the above.

Question 34. In brinjal, flowering to first picking stage is..?

(a). 15 days after transplanting.
(b). 30 days after transplanting.
(c). 40 days after transplanting.
(d). 45 days after transplanting.

Question 35. Recommend growth regulator for brinjal is..?

(a). Triacontanol plus Sodium Borate.
(b). GA3.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). IAA.

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Question 36. The IPM practice for brinjal includes..?

(a). Maize as boarder crop against movement of aphid.
(b). Maize as boarder crop against movement of adult of fruit borer.
(c). Maize as boarder crop against movement of yellow stem borer.
(d). Maize as boarder crop against movement of whiteflies.

Question 37. Clipping of the terminal portion of brinjal is done against.

(a). White fly.
(b). Ash weevil.
(c). Shoot borer.
(d). Aphid.

Question 38. Is a variety of tomato suitable for rainfed conditions?

(a). Paiyur.
(b). IIHR 709.
(c). CO1.
(d). Kalyanpur selection.

Question 39. Select the induced mutant variety of tomato?

(a). CO3.
(b). PKM 1.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). CO2.

Question 40. Azospirillum and Phosphobacteria are applied in tomato field..?

(a). Before field preparation.
(b). During field preparation.
(c). After sowing.
(d). Before flowering.

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Question 41. In tomato, side branches should be removed up to..? 

(a). 20 cm from ground level.
(b). 10 cm from ground level.
(c). 15 cm from ground level.
(d). 25 cm from ground level.

Question 42. The fertigation stage in tomato includes..?

(a). Transplanting to plant establishment stage.
(b). Flower initiation to flowering.
(c). Flowering to fruit set.
(d). All of the above.

Question 43. The fertigation schedule of tomato has total …. stages of fertigation?

(a). 3.
(b). 4.
(c). 5.
(d). 2.

Question 44. The exotic vegetables require..?

(a). Cool to high.
(b). Moderate to cool.
(c). Cool temp.
(d). All of the above.

Question 45. Tomato is grown inside shade-house during..?

(a). Summer season.
(b). Cool season. 
(c). Rainy season.
(d). All of the above.

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Question 46. Tomato is grown inside poly-house during..?

(a). Summer season.
(b). Cool season. 
(c). Rainy season.
(d). All of the above.

Question 47. …. varieties of tomato are preferred for poly-house?

(a). Determinate.
(b). Indeterminate.
(c). Semi-determinate.
(d). All of the above.

Question 48. Stalking is practiced in..?

(a). Tomato (indeterminate varieties).
(b). Cowpea.
(c). Pointed gourd.
(d). All of the above.

Question 49. The characteristics feature of arka sujat (ridgegourd) is..?

(a). High yield.
(b). Resistant to red pumpkin beetle.
(c). The first female is produced on 13th node.
(d). The first male is produced on 13th node.

Question 50. Quonset type, curved roof type and gable roof type green houses are classified as per..?

(a). Glazing.
(b). Number of span.
(c). Structure.
(d). Environmental control.

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