Latest DSSSB Section Officer Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English
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Question Bank DSSSB Section Officer Tier I Exam - English
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission
Question 3Single Answer
Devaluation of a currency means
A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Question 4Single Answer
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state
Question 5Single Answer
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11
Question 6Single Answer
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised
Question 7Single Answer
Which Delhi Sultan captured Qutub Minar while it was under construction?
A
Iltutmish
B
Alauddin Khalji
C
Qutub-ud-din Aibak
D
Muhammad Tughlaq
Question 8Single Answer
Where did the First Battle of Panipat take place?
A
Panipat
B
Delhi
C
Kurukshetra
D
Agra
Question 9Single Answer
Who built the Jama Masjid of Delhi?
A
Shah Jahan
B
Jahangir
C
Akbar
D
Aurangzeb
Question 10Single Answer
The iconic Humayun's Tomb was built by:
A
Babur
B
Humayun
C
Hamida Banu Begum
D
Akbar
Question 11Single Answer
The Iron Pillar near Qutub Minar was originally from:
A
Kanauj
B
Mathura
C
Ujjain
D
Pataliputra
Question 12Single Answer
"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?
A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan
Question 13Single Answer
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery
Question 14Single Answer
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950
Question 15Single Answer
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A
Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D
Dr. Satish Dhawan
Question 16Single Answer
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign for 2026 Independence Day celebrations is scheduled primarily from:
A
9–17 August
B
1–7 August
C
10–15 August
D
12–18 August
Question 17Single Answer
Apple’s India sales crossed which milestone as reported around early August 2026?
A
$5 billion
B
$8 billion
C
$10 billion
D
$15 billion
Question 18Single Answer
The Punjab Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to review/suspend the mandatory rollout of:
A
BS-VI fuel
B
E20 ethanol-blended fuel
C
CNG mandate
D
Electric vehicle quotas
Question 19Single Answer
Actor Pradeep Rawat (known for roles in Lagaan and Ghajini) passed away in early August 2026 at the age of:
A
74
B
70
C
65
D
80
Question 20Single Answer
ASSOCHAM signed MoUs in August 2026 with Business France and which other body to boost trade cooperation?
A
India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA)
B
US-India Business Council
C
Japan External Trade Organization
D
ASEAN Business Council
General Intelligence & Reasoning ability
Question 21Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these
Question 22Single Answer
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None
Question 23Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A
A
B
E
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 24Single Answer
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 25Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 26Single Answer
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 27Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
A
T
B
L
C
E
D
Y
E
X
Question 28Single Answer
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 29Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 30Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
A
V
B
T
C
E
D
A
E
B
Question 31Single Answer
If each alternate letter beginning with the first in the word WORKING is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and each of the remaining letters is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet, which of the following will be the fourth from the right and after the replacement ?
A
N
B
Q
C
J
D
M
E
None of these
Question 32Single Answer
How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘SHIFTED’ each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
None of these
Question 33Single Answer
Statement: Is common currency a necessary ingredient for Europe’s growth ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, A common currency will enable entire Europe to market itself as one .
II. No, Similar experiments by Latin America countries have not affected their economies .
A
The only argument I is strong
B
Only argument II is strong
C
Either I or II is strong
D
Neither I nor II is strong
Question 34Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the fifth, the sixth, the tenth and the eleventh letters of the word EXCEPTIONAL using each letter only once, first letter of that word is your answer. If no such word can be made formed your answer is ‘X’ and if more than one such word can be formed your answer is ‘Y’.
A
P
B
L
C
T
D
X
E
Y
Question 35Single Answer
How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters RAE using each letter only once in each word?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 36Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word WONDERS, each of which has as many letters between its two letters as there are between them in the English alphabet?
A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four
E
More than four
Question 37Single Answer
If it is possible to make only one meaningful English word from the second, the fifth, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word PHYSICAL, using each letter only once, second letter of that word is your answer. If more than one such word can be formed your answer is M. if no such word can be formed your answer is N.
A
I
B
A
C
L
D
M
E
N
Question 38Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word JUSTIFY, each of which have as many letters between them in the word as they have between them in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Question 39Single Answer
If the alphabets are assigned values as A=3, D=6, G=8, I=2, L=4 and T=5 then what is the sum of values of all the alphabets in the word DIGITAL?
A
26
B
28
C
30
D
32
E
None of these
Question 40Single Answer
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EDUCATION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
More than three
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
Question 41Single Answer
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55
Question 42Single Answer
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7
Question 43Single Answer
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600
Question 44Single Answer
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Question 45Single Answer
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A
36
B
38
C
310
D
96
Question 46Single Answer
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A
4
B
3
C
2
D
5
Question 47Single Answer
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A
3/5
B
2/3
C
4/5
Question 48Single Answer
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
A
169
B
36
C
196
D
Can not say
Question 49Single Answer
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A
16
B
25
C
28
D
30
Question 50Single Answer
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A
93
B
103
C
60.5
D
121
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Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
Question 51Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
15/16
B
17/18
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 52Single Answer
If sum of two numbers is 42 and their product is 437, then find their difference.
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
7
Question 53Single Answer
Write the 44000 in Roman numerals
A
XLI
B
XLVI
C
XLIV
D
XLVIC
Question 54Single Answer
Convert 0.0909… into fraction ?
A
1/11
B
9/11
C
1/9
D
9/10
Question 55Single Answer
What is (98 times 102) ?
A
9996
B
10000
C
10096
D
10196
Question 56Single Answer
Which is smaller ?
A
9/11
B
7/9
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Question 57Single Answer
Convert 0.5777… into fraction ?
A
26/45
B
52/90
C
13/22
D
5/9
Question 58Single Answer
Convert 0.81 into fraction ?
A
81/100
B
9/10
C
8/9
D
9/11
Question 59Single Answer
(63)2 – (12)2 =?
A
3528
B
3852
C
3582
D
3825
Question 60Single Answer
Which is greater ?
A
13/17
B
11/14
C
Equal
D
Cannot compare
Hindi Language & comprehension
Question 61Single Answer
'ऋ' अर् में बदलता है -
A
गुण संधि के अनुसार
B
यण संधि के अनुसार
C
वृद्धि संधि के अनुसार
D
अयादि संधि के अनुसार
Question 62Single Answer
निम्न में कौनसा नासिक्य व्यंजन है -
A
त्
B
न्
C
द्
D
भ्
Question 63Single Answer
निम्न में से उत्क्षिप्त व्यंजन है -
A
ल
B
ष
C
ड़
D
न
Question 64Single Answer
निम्न में से अल्प प्राण नहीं है -
A
ख
B
ग
C
च
D
द
Question 65Single Answer
तालव्य व्यंजन है-
A
ट ड द ढ
B
च छ ज झ
C
त थ द ध
D
प फ ब भ
Question 66Single Answer
'अ' स्वर का उच्चारण स्थान क्या है -
A
मूर्धा
B
कण्ठ
C
तालु
D
ओष्ठ
Question 67Single Answer
निम्लखित मे कंट- तालव्य स्वर कौनसे है ?
A
ए - ऐ
B
ए - ओ
C
ए - ऊ
D
त - द
Question 68Single Answer
जो धातु या शब्द के अंत में जोड़ा जाता है उसे कहते है ?
A
समास
B
अव्यय
C
उपसर्ग
D
प्रत्यय
Question 69Single Answer
प्रख्यात में प्रयुक्त उपसर्ग है -
A
प्र
B
त
C
प्रख
D
आत
Question 70Single Answer
'साखी' शब्द का तत्सम रूप है -
A
सखी
B
शाखा
C
राखी
D
साक्षी
Question 71Single Answer
किस क्रम में वृत्तमुखी स्वर नहीं है -
A
आ
B
ऊँ
C
ओ
D
औ
Question 72Single Answer
उपसर्ग का प्रयोग होता है -
A
शब्द के आदि में
B
शब्द के मध्य में
C
शब्द के अंत में
D
इनमे से कोई नहीं
Question 73Single Answer
'पंडित दूध पीता है' इस वाक्य में कारक है -
A
कर्म, करण
B
सम्प्रदान, सम्बन्ध
C
कर्ता, कर्म
D
इनमें से कोई नहीं
Question 74Single Answer
'ने' किस कारक का चिह्न है -
A
कर्ता
B
करण
C
सम्प्रदान
D
कर्म
Question 75Single Answer
'वह जहाँ चाहे, जाये; मुझे क्या लेना-देना।' यह कैसा वाक्य है -
A
संयुक्त वाक्य
B
सरल वाक्य
C
मिश्रित वाक्य
D
संयुक्त-मिश्रित वाक्य
Question 76Single Answer
व्याकरण के नियमानुसार किस वाक्य में पदक्रम सही है -
A
रावण को राम ने मारा।
B
राम ने रावण को मारा।
C
मारा राम ने रावण को।
D
संयुक्त-मिश्रित वाक्य।
Question 77Single Answer
'अधिकरण' कारक का चिह्न है -
A
अरे
B
में
C
से
D
को
Question 78Single Answer
स्वर होते हैं -
A
घोष
B
अघोष
C
अल्पप्राण
D
महाप्राण
Question 79Single Answer
निम्नलिखित में से वर्त्स्य है -
A
ल्
B
ड
C
ढ़
D
स्
Question 80Single Answer
'दित्व' का प्रयोग किस शब्द में नहीं हुआ है ?
A
सच्चा
B
कुत्ता
C
बल्गा
D
बग्गा
English Language & comprehension
Question 81Single Answer
I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express
A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the
Question 82Single Answer
Have the car stolen!
A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car
Question 83Single Answer
The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.
A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.
Question 84Single Answer
I had to stop all my work to complete this project.
A
All other work had to be stopped to complete this project by me
B
For completing this project all other work must be stopped
C
For completing this project I had to stop all my work
D
To complete this project all other work had been stopped by me
Question 85Single Answer
They have published the names of all the successful candidates.
A
The candidates who have succeeded their names they had published.
B
The names of all the successful candidates have been published by them
C
The candidates who have succeeded their names have been published by them.
D
The names of all the successful candidate were published by them.
Question 86Single Answer
The online shopping site lowered the prices.
A
Lowering of the prices was done by the online shopping site
B
The prices were lowered by the online shopping site
C
The prices had been lowered by the online shopping site
D
The prices have been lowered by the online shopping site
Question 87Single Answer
Who taught you to drive a truck ?
A
To drive a truck by whom were you taught?
B
Driving a truck by who were you taught?
C
Driving a truck by who were you being taught?
D
By whom were you taught to drive a truck?
Question 88Single Answer
We shall invite Suresh.
A
Suresh would be invited by us
B
Suresh would have been invited by us
C
Suresh will be invited by us
D
Suresh will have been invited by us
Question 89Single Answer
Dark clouds have overcast the evening sky.
A
By the dark clouds the evening sky was overcast.
B
The evening sky has been overcast by the dark clouds.
C
Dark clouds overcastted the evening sky.
D
The sky of the evening was overcasted by dark clouds.
Question 90Single Answer
The partners will celebrate their triumph tomorrow.
A
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day before
B
The triumph would be celebrated by the partners a day after
C
The triumph would have been celebrated by the partners a day after
D
The triumph will have been celebrated by the partners tomorrow
Question 91Single Answer
Why did break the vase?
A
why is the vase broken by him
B
why was the vase broken by him
C
why had been the vase broken by him
D
why has been the vase broken by him
Question 92Single Answer
Mariam was writing a note to her boss.
A
A note was written to her boss by Mariam
B
A note was wrote by Mariam to her boss
C
A note was being written by Mariam to her boss
D
A note was written by Mariam to her boss
Question 93Single Answer
The baby really enjoys that music.
A
That music was really enjoyed by the baby.
B
That music was really being enjoyed by the baby.
C
That music is really enjoyed by the baby.
D
This music was really enjoyed by the baby.
Question 94Single Answer
The weather disrupted the final match.
A
The final match has been disrupted by the weather.
B
The final match had been disrupted by the weather.
C
The final match was disrupted by the weather.
D
The final match was being disrupted by the weather.
Question 95Single Answer
The management committee is required to publish a report every year.
A
report would be published by the management committee every year.
B
A report would have been published by the management committee every year.
C
A report requires to be published by the management committee every year.
D
Every year the report would be published by the management committee.
Question 96Single Answer
Preeti ran the race in record time.
A
In record time Preeti ran the race.
B
The race was run by Preeti in record time
C
The race was being run by Preeti in record time
D
The race had been run by Preeti in record time
Question 97Single Answer
I shall have written the full thesis by December
A
By December I shall have wrote the full thesis.
B
The full thesis will have been written by me by December.
C
The full Thesis will be wrote by me by December
D
By December the full thesis must have been wrote by me.
Question 98Single Answer
One must keep one’s promises.
A
One’s promises must be kept by one.
B
One’s promises had to be kept.
C
Promises must be kept.
D
Promises have to be kept by one.
Question 99Single Answer
I read the story in one night.
A
The story had been read by me in one night.
B
The story has been read by me in one night
C
n one night the story has been read by me.
D
the story was read by me in one night
Question 100Single Answer
We must take care of the old.
A
Those who are old need to be taken care of by us.
B
The old must be taken care of by us.
C
Those who are old need care by us
D
The old should be taken care of by us.
Horticulture
Question 101Single Answer
In anemophylous plants, pollen are disseminated by means of_______
A
Insects
B
Water
C
Wind
D
Gravity
Question 102Single Answer
Production of seeds without fertilization is termed as______
A
Parthenocarpy
B
Parthenogenesis
C
Gametogenesis
D
All of the above
Question 103Single Answer
Removal of off type plants from a seed field is termed as_________
A
Weeding
B
Rouging
C
Hoeing
D
Clearing
Question 104Single Answer
Hormones which control apical dominance are______
A
Auxins
B
Cytokinins
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
Gibberellins
Question 105Single Answer
Turmeric is propagated by _____
A
Corms
B
Seed
C
Rhizome
D
Bulbs
Question 106Single Answer
Maturation of anthers and stigma at the same time is called as_______
A
Homogamy
B
Chasmogamy
C
Cleistogamy
D
Dichogamy
Question 107Single Answer
The cause of pungency in chillies is______
A
Cucurbitacin
B
Capsaicin
C
Allicin
D
Solanin
Question 108Single Answer
Regular consumption of garlic will reduce the level of_____
in human beings.
A
Cholesterol
B
Sugar
C
Uric acid
D
None of above
Question 109Single Answer
Which of the flower type cannot produce seed and/or
fruit ?
A
Pistillate
B
Perfect
C
Hermaphrodite
D
Staminate
Question 110Single Answer
Truck gardening means vegetable production for________
A
Home consumption
B
Distant markets
C
For local market
D
At commercial level
Question 111Single Answer
The true fruits develop from_______
A
Ovary
B
Thalamus
C
Pericarp
D
All of above
Question 112Single Answer
Fertigation refers to the application of fertilizers with_________
A
Water
B
Rain
C
Both of (a) and (b)
D
None of (a) and (b)
Question 113Single Answer
Early blight and late blight diseases of potato are
A
Fungal
B
Viral
C
Bacterial
D
Physiological
Question 114Single Answer
Auxins have effective role in_____
A
Rooting
B
Cell division
C
Reduction in pre-harvest fruit drop
D
All of above
Question 115Single Answer
______is monocot dioecious fruit tree.
A
Banana
B
Pomegranate
C
Date palm
D
Pineapple
Question 116Single Answer
Both mango and pistachio belong to one family __
A
Anacardiaceae
B
Mangiferae
C
Sapotaceae
D
None of above
Question 117Single Answer
Guava is a rich source of_______
A
Vitamin C
B
Pectin
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
Vitamin A and Vitamin B
Question 118Single Answer
Bearing habit of mango is_______
A
Terminal
B
Lateral
C
Axillary
D
Basal
Question 119Single Answer
Edible part of pomegranate is
A
Seed
B
Vesicles
C
Mesocarp
D
Arils
Question 120Single Answer
Apples and pears are classified as_______
A
Drupe
B
Pome
C
Berry
D
Hesperidium
Question 121Single Answer
Mushroom seed is called________
A
Button
B
Seed
C
Spawn
D
None of above
Question 122Single Answer
Jamun has medicinal value against______
A
Diabetes
B
Cancer
C
Blindness
D
All of above
Question 123Single Answer
Physiological activity in which plants tissue degenerate
and ultimately die is called as_______
A
Senescence
B
Juvenility
C
Climacteric
D
Degeneration
Question 124Single Answer
Plant response to the relative length of daylight or
darkness is known as_______
A
Long day
B
Short day
C
Geotropism
D
Phototropism
Question 125Single Answer
Spongy tissue in mango is due to_______
A
Fungus
B
Virus
C
Bacteria
D
Physiological disorder
Question 126Single Answer
A plant which is able to live under very dry conditions
is called_____
A
Xerophyte
B
Halophyte
C
Mesophyte
D
None of above
Question 127Single Answer
Which state has highest grape productivity?
A
Karnataka
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Maharashtra
Question 128Single Answer
Litchi is commonly propagated by______
A
Air layering
B
Cuttings
C
Grafting
D
Budding
Question 129Single Answer
Cauliflorous fruiting is observed in__
A
Jackfruit
B
Mango
C
Papaya
D
Guava
Question 130Single Answer
The nutrient element which is immobile in soil and
applied only as basal dose is_____
A
Mg
B
K
C
N
D
P
Question 131Single Answer
Botanically Sapota fruit is______
A
Drupe
B
Berry
C
Nut
D
None of above
Question 132Single Answer
Most commonly used thickness of UV stabilized sheet
for polyhouse_______
A
100 u
B
300
C
500 u
D
200 u
Question 133Single Answer
Precooling means________
A
Removal of field heat
B
Fruit preservation
C
Cold storage
D
Refrigeration
Question 134Single Answer
TSS is measured by______
A
Refractometer
B
Hydrometer
C
Lactometer
D
Peintrometer
Question 135Single Answer
In Lye-peeling which chemical is commonly used ?
A
KOH
B
NaOH
C
K2SO4
D
All above
Question 136Single Answer
Which of the following methods is commonly used for
rejuvenation of orchards?
A
Tongue grafting
B
Top working
C
Side grafting
D
Epicotyl grafting
Question 137Single Answer
Which of the following varieties is a seedless type
mango variety ?
A
Sonpari
B
Dasheri
C
Sindhu
D
Amrapali
Question 138Single Answer
Mallika is a hybrid between________
A
Amrapali - Neelum
B
Langda * Neelum
C
Neelum * Dashehari
D
Dashehari * Neelum
Question 139Single Answer
Banana is propagated by means of______
A
Sucker
B
Runner
C
Stolon
D
Rhizome
Question 140Single Answer
National Research Center (NRC) for Grapes is located
in________
A
Nagpur
B
Pune
C
Bangalore
D
Trichy
Question 141Single Answer
Which of the following phytohormone is used for
regulating flowering in mango ?
A
NAA
B
2,4-D
C
Paclobutrazol
D
GA
Question 142Single Answer
Gladiolus is generally propagated by_______
A
Bulb
B
Tuber
C
Bulbil
D
Corns
Question 143Single Answer
Freesia is a______
A
Climber
B
Flowering tree
C
Cacti
D
Bulbous plant
Question 144Single Answer
Which spice is called King of spices ?
A
Cardamom
B
Vanilla
C
Black pepper
D
None of above
Question 145Single Answer
Which fruit is exported maximum quantity from India
now?
A
Banana
B
Mango
C
Grapes
D
Pomegranate
Question 146Single Answer
What is the contribution of Horticulture to the GDP of
Agriculture in India ?
A
15%
B
28%
C
20%
D
40%
Question 147Single Answer
Browning in cauliflower results from______
A
N deficiency
B
B deficiency
C
Mn toxicity
D
K deficiency
Question 148Single Answer
Little leaf in brinjal is caused by_________
A
Fungus
B
Phytoplasma
C
Bacteria
D
Nematode
Question 149Single Answer
Plants which do not set fruits with their own pollen are
called________
A
Cross pollinated
B
Unfruitful
C
Self incompatible
D
Cross fruitful
Question 150Single Answer
A common pre-emergent herbicide is______
A
Atrazine
B
Paraquat
C
2,4-D
D
Glyphosate
Question 151Single Answer
Edible part of coconut is_________
A
Endosperm
B
Thalamus
C
Aril
D
Epicarp
Question 152Single Answer
Curcumin is extracted from______
A
Turmeric
B
Ginger
C
Kokum
D
Curry leaf
Question 153Single Answer
Vernalization treatment is necessary for________
A
Flowering
B
Vegetative growth
C
Fruiting
D
Germination
Question 154Single Answer
Edible button mashroom is a_______
A
Vegetable
B
Spice
C
Mould
D
Fungus
Question 155Single Answer
Tomato, chillies and brinjal are grouped as_______
A
Cole crops
B
Fruit crops
C
Solanaceous crops
D
Summer crops
Question 156Single Answer
Which state has maximum area under Onion ?
A
Gujarat
B
West Bengal
C
Maharashtra
D
Bihar
Question 157Single Answer
Arka Meghna is a variety of________
A
Tomato
B
Chilli
C
Brinjal
D
Cabbage
Question 158Single Answer
Sprouting of onion during storage is checked by the use
of__________
A
NAA
B
MH
C
GA3
D
Thiourea
Question 159Single Answer
The vector for transmission of leaf curl virus of
vegetables is________
A
Aphids
B
White flies
C
Honey bee
D
Thrips
Question 160Single Answer
Indian State having the highest production of spices is_____
A
Rajasthan
B
Gujarat
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Tamil Nadu
Question 161Single Answer
The CFTRI is located at_________
A
Hyderabad
B
Mysore
C
Bangalore
D
Bhopal
Question 162Single Answer
Vegetables are canned in_______
A
Syrup
B
Distilled water
C
Brine solution
D
None of the above
Question 163Single Answer
National Centre for Organic Farming is located at_____
A
Bhopal
B
Ghaziabad
C
Pune
D
Lucknow
Question 164Single Answer
Disbudding and pinching are the common practices in_____
A
Rose
B
Chrysanthemum
C
Lotus
D
Gerbera
Question 165Single Answer
Who is known as Father of Systematic Pomology ?
A
De Candole
B
Williams
C
MS Swaminathan
D
B P Pal
Question 166Single Answer
Which is the high papain yielding cultivar of papaya ?
A
CO 1
B
CO 2
C
Surya
D
Ranchi
Question 167Single Answer
Dwarf Cavendish variety belongs to genomic group________
A
AAA
B
AAB
C
ABB
D
AABB
Question 168Single Answer
Which of the following is a non-climacteric fruit?
A
Jackfruit
B
Pineapple
C
Banana
D
Mango
Question 169Single Answer
Fruit development in mangosteen is by the process of______
A
Parthenogenesis
B
Parthenocarpy
C
Double fertilization
D
None of the above
Question 170Single Answer
What is the type of fruit in mango ?
A
Drupe
B
Berry
C
Pome
D
Nut
Question 171Single Answer
Hen and chicken physiological disorder is seen in________
A
Grape
B
Mango
C
Jamun
D
Banana
Question 172Single Answer
Widely grown mandarin in North West India is________
A
Kinnow
B
Khasi
C
Coorg
D
Nagpur
Question 173Single Answer
Pusa Surya mango cultivar is a clonal selection from_______
A
Eldon
B
Haden
C
Kent
D
Tommy Atkins
Question 174Single Answer
Sometimes seedlessness in guava is observed due to________
A
Parthenocarpy
B
Triploidy
C
Self-incompatibility
D
Parthenogenesis
Question 175Single Answer
Effect of pollen on tissues outtside the endosperm is
called_________
A
Xenia
B
Metaxenia
C
Parthenocarpy
D
None of the above
Question 176Single Answer
Salt creek is rootstock for______
A
Mango
B
Grape
C
Jamun
D
Guava
Question 177Single Answer
Bitter pit is a disorder in
A
Mango
B
Apple
C
Pineapple
D
Ber
Question 178Single Answer
Types of flowers present in mango inflorescence are_______
A
Male & hermaphrodite
B
Female only
C
Male & female
D
Only male
Question 179Single Answer
_____is a strictly subtropical fruit crop having very
exacting climate requirement.
A
Litchi
B
Grape
C
Loquat
D
Mango
Question 180Single Answer
Hexagonal system of planting accommodates more than square system of planting to the extent of_____
A
10%
B
15%
C
30%
D
40%
Question 181Single Answer
The T.S.S. of jam should be________
A
40° Brix
B
50° Brix
C
68° Brix
D
70° Brix
Question 182Single Answer
The main insect responsible for pollination in mango is______
A
Common House fly
B
Honey bee
C
A dipterous fly
D
Butter fly
Question 183Single Answer
Which of the following mango variety is selected by
clonal selection ?
A
Niranjan
B
Manjeera
C
Arka Nilkiran
D
Jumbo Kesar
Question 184Single Answer
The February flowering in Citrus is known as________
A
Hastha bahar
B
Mrig bahar
C
Ambe bahar
D
None of above
Question 185Single Answer
Which of the following fruits is climacteric?
A
Sapota
B
Papaya
C
Both (a) & (b)
D
None of above
Question 186Single Answer
Which is a gynodioecious variety of papaya?
A
Solo
B
CO 1
C
CO 2
D
Pusa Delicious
Question 187Single Answer
Which is the most salt tolerant fruit crop ?
A
Ber
B
Citrus
C
Strawberry
D
Pomegranate
Question 188Single Answer
After harvesting, cutting of banana pseudo-stem is known as______
A
Desuckering
B
Propping
C
Mattocking
D
Pairing
Question 189Single Answer
Optimum salinity in irrigation water for Horticulture
crops is
A
< 1000 uS/cm
B
1000 - 1500 uS/cm
C
1500 - 2000 uS/cm
D
2000 - 3000 uS/cm
Question 190Single Answer
Cryopreservation of pollen grains is done at_______
A
-196°C
B
-55°C
C
0°C
D
1°C
Question 191Single Answer
Seedless fruit development by way of stenospermacarpy
is observed in________
A
Citrus
B
Guava
C
Grapes
D
Banana
Question 192Single Answer
In which fruit seed develops earlier than pulp/flesh ?
A
Litchi
B
Ber
C
Mango
D
Papaya
Question 193Single Answer
Dormex (Hydrogen cynamide) is used for early bread
break in_______
A
Litchi
B
Grapes
C
Papaya
D
Mango
Question 194Single Answer
Ratna mango variety is a cross of______
A
Alphonso * Banganpalli
B
Neelum * Langada
C
Neelum * Alphonso
D
Alphonso * Neelum
Question 195Single Answer
Marmalade is prepared from________
A
Mango
B
Grapes
C
Litchi
D
Oranges
Question 196Single Answer
Botanically Tomato is a______type of fruit
A
Berry
B
Multiple
C
Drupe
D
Pome
Question 197Single Answer
Which fruit crop is propagated on large scale by tissue
culture?
A
Papaya
B
Banana
C
Citrus
D
Strawberry
Question 198Single Answer
Edible part of saffron is_________
A
Leaves
B
Stigma
C
Stem
D
Bark
Question 199Single Answer
National Research Center for Medicinal & Aromatic
Plants is located in_________