Cause of Whip tail in Cauliflower
Question: What is the cause of Whiptail in Cauliflower?
(a). Iron deficiency.
(b). Deficiency of molybdenum.
(c). Boron deficiency.
(d). Deficiency of zinc.
Answer: The cause of whiptail in cauliflower is the deficiency of molybdenum.
- It is a physiological disorder in cauliflower.
- Leaves are affected.
- Severe in acidic soil.
- Sodium molybdate is the chemical control measure.
Explanations
- Meaning of Whiptail
Whip = Chabuk (चाबुक).
Tail = Punchh (पूँछ).
Literally, Tail of a Whip or चाबुक की पूँछ।
The leaves of the affected plant looks like tail of a whip.
- Physiological Disorder
The cause of the disease is not any living organism.
Also read: Multiple Choice Questions On Olericulture
Other Questions on Cauliflower
Question 01. Buttoning in cauliflower affects..?
(a). Stem.
(b). Leaves.
(c). Curd.
(d). Roots.
Answer: Buttoning affects cauliflower curds.
- Buttoning is a physiological disorder.
- The development of small curds is common.
- One of the most important thing is that leaves do not cover curds properly.
- The cause of buttoning in cauliflower is the deficiency of Nitrogen.
Question 02. The absence of terminal bud is a symptom of..?
(a). Blindness.
(b). Buttoning.
(c). Whip tail.
(d). None of the above.
Answer: The absence of terminal bud is a symptom of blindness.
- Leaves of cauliflower plant become thick and large.
- The appearance of leaves is leathery.
- Prevalence of low temperature is a major cause.
Question 03. The snow ball cauliflower was bred for the first time in..?
(a). USA.
(b). UK.
(c). India.
(d). Mediterranean.
Answer: The snow ball cauliflower was bred for the first time in USA.
It was the late 19th.
Question 04. Which one is not a variety of cauliflower?
(a). Cuba giant.
(b). Early kunwar.
(c). Pusa dapoli.
(d). Golden acre.
Answer: Golden acre is not a variety of cauliflower.
Question 05. What is the chromosome number of cauliflower?
(a). 2n = 42.
(b). It is 2n = 18.
(c). 2n = 16.
(d). It is 2n = 58.
Answer: The 2n of cauliflower is 18.
Question 06. Brassica oleracia does not include?
(a). Kale.
(b). Collard greens.
(c). Broccoli.
(d). Includes all of the above.
Answer: Brassica oleracia includes kale, collard greens, broccoli.
It also includes brussels sprouts, cabbage etc.
Question 07. The edible part of cauliflower is..?
(a). Stem.
(b). Leaves.
(c). Curd.
(d). All of the above.
Answer: The edible part of cauliflower is curd.
Although, leaves are also edible, but answer is curd.
Question 08. What is the seed rate of cauliflower?
(a). 150 – 200 gm.
(b). 250 – 300 gm.
(c). 500 – 600 gm.
(d). 900 – 1000 gm.
Answer: The normal seed rate of cauliflower is 500 – 600 gm.
Question 09. Which is reduces the quality of cauliflower?
(a). Hallow stem.
(b). Ricing.
(c). Leaf tip burn.
(d). All of the above.
Answer: All of the above.
- Hallow stem, leaf tip burn and ricing are the physiological disorders of cauliflower.
- All are responsible for the low quality of cauliflower.
Question 10. A cauliflower curd should be..?
(a). Pure white.
(b). White and brown.
(c). Green.
(d). It depends on variety.
Answer: A cauliflower curd should be pure white.
Question 11. Blanching is an essential practice in..?
(a). Cabbage.
(b). Cauliflower.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). None of the above.
Answer: Blanching is an essential practice in cauliflower.
- Curds are covered using outer leaves.
- Curd quality is better.
Question 12. Brown rot in cauliflower is a..?
(a). Bacterial disease.
(b). Fungal disease.
(c). Viral disease.
(d). Physiological disorder.
Answer: The brown rot of cauliflower is a physiological disorder.
- It is due to the deficiency of boron.
- Borax is a common correction measure.
Question 13. One of the major insect of cauliflower is..?
(a). Diamond back moth.
(b). Thrips.
(c). Both a and b.
(d). None of the above.
Answer: Diamond back moth is one of the major insect of cauliflower.
Question 14. What is the curd initiation stage in cauliflower?
(a). 18 days.
(b). 35 days.
(c). 25 days.
(d). 45 days.
Answer: The curd initiation stage in cauliflower is 25 days after transplanting.
Question 15. Who introduced cauliflower to India?
(a). Portuguese.
(b). Chinese.
(c). British.
(d). Polynesian.
Answer: British.
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