The word agriculture is derived from which language?
A
Greek
B
Latin
C
Sanskrit
D
French
Question 3Single Answer
The Latin word "Agri" means?
A
Water
B
Animal
C
Seed
D
Field or land
Question 4Single Answer
The Latin word "Cultura" means?
A
Harvesting
B
Cultivation
C
Irrigation
D
Marketing
Question 5Single Answer
Agriculture can be defined as the science and art of?
A
Soil formation only
B
Weather forecasting
C
Growing plants and raising animals for human use
D
Industrial production
Question 6Single Answer
Agriculture is considered as the backbone of which sector in many developing countries?
A
Tourism sector
B
Industrial sector
C
Rural economy
D
Banking sector
Question 7Single Answer
The main objective of agriculture is?
A
Construction of buildings
B
Production of metals
C
Production of food, fibre and raw materials
D
Transport development
Question 8Single Answer
Agriculture is a branch of applied science dealing with?
A
Space research
B
Production and management of crops and livestock
C
Computer technology
D
Chemical industries
Question 9Single Answer
Agriculture includes which of the following?
A
Crop production
B
Animal husbandry
C
Fisheries
D
All of the above
Question 10Single Answer
The science of crop production is known as?
A
Agronomy
B
Zoology
C
Geology
D
Meteorology
Question 11Single Answer
The branch of agriculture dealing with vegetables and fruits is called?
A
Agronomy
B
Forestry
C
Horticulture
D
Soil science
Question 12Single Answer
The branch of agriculture dealing with ornamental plants is?
A
Sericulture
B
Floriculture
C
Apiculture
D
Pisciculture
Question 13Single Answer
The study of soils in relation to crop production is called?
A
Soil science
B
Genetics
C
Ecology
D
Botany
Question 14Single Answer
Agriculture is a primary activity because it involves?
A
Manufacturing products
B
Extraction and production from natural resources
C
Service activities
D
Trading activities
Question 15Single Answer
The oldest occupation of humans after hunting is considered to be?
A
Banking
B
Transport
C
Industry
D
Agriculture
Question 16Single Answer
The development of agriculture enabled humans to adopt?
A
Nomadic life only
B
Urban life only
C
Industrial life
D
Permanent settlement
Question 17Single Answer
Agriculture provides food mainly in the form of?
A
Minerals
B
Cereals, pulses and vegetables
C
Machines
D
Fuels
Question 18Single Answer
Agriculture contributes significantly to?
A
Employment generation
B
Food security
C
All of the above
D
Economic development
Question 19Single Answer
Food security mainly depends on?
A
Transportation only
B
Industrial growth only
C
Foreign trade only
D
Agricultural production
Question 20Single Answer
Agriculture provides raw materials for?
A
Textile industries
B
Sugar industries
C
Oil industries
D
All of the above
Question 21Single Answer
Cotton is mainly used as a raw material for?
A
Steel industry
B
Paper industry
C
Cement industry
D
Textile industry
Question 22Single Answer
Sugarcane is the main raw material for?
A
Paper industry
B
Sugar industry
C
Leather industry
D
Cement industry
Question 23Single Answer
Agriculture supports which type of industries?
A
Electronic industries
B
Heavy industries only
C
Mining industries
D
Agro-based industries
Question 24Single Answer
The economic importance of agriculture includes?
A
Contribution to GDP
B
Employment generation
C
Export earnings
D
All of the above
Question 25Single Answer
Agriculture plays an important role in improving?
A
Rural livelihood
B
Space technology
C
Marine transport
D
Mineral extraction
Question 26Single Answer
The scope of agriculture includes?
A
Crop production
B
Animal husbandry
C
All of the above
D
Agricultural engineering
Question 27Single Answer
The study of improvement of crop varieties is called?
A
Plant breeding
B
Soil science
C
Entomology
D
Pathology
Question 28Single Answer
The branch dealing with insects harmful to crops is?
A
Entomology
B
Agronomy
C
Genetics
D
Physiology
Question 29Single Answer
The study of plant diseases is known as?
A
Plant pathology
B
Horticulture
C
Ecology
D
Botany
Question 30Single Answer
Agricultural economics deals with?
A
Plant diseases
B
Economic principles related to agriculture
C
Animal breeding
D
Soil formation
Question 31Single Answer
Agricultural extension mainly deals with?
A
Manufacturing fertilizers
B
Transfer of agricultural technology to farmers
C
Soil excavation
D
Crop harvesting only
Question 32Single Answer
Agricultural engineering includes?
A
Plant breeding
B
Farm machinery and irrigation engineering
C
Animal nutrition only
D
Seed storage only
Question 33Single Answer
The main source of food for human population is?
A
Agriculture
B
Mining
C
Industry
D
Transport
Question 34Single Answer
Agriculture provides employment mainly to?
A
Astronauts
B
Rural population
C
Industrial workers only
D
Scientists only
Question 35Single Answer
Sustainable agriculture aims at?
A
Maximum chemical use
B
Long-term productivity with environmental protection
C
Soil degradation
D
Forest destruction
Question 36Single Answer
Modern agriculture emphasizes?
A
Traditional methods only
B
Improved technology and scientific methods
C
No inputs
D
Random cultivation
Question 37Single Answer
Subsistence agriculture is practiced mainly for?
A
Family consumption
B
Export only
C
Industrial production
D
Commercial trading only
Question 38Single Answer
Commercial agriculture is mainly intended for?
A
Personal use only
B
Family consumption only
C
Market sale
D
Forest conservation
Question 39Single Answer
Mixed farming involves?
A
Only forestry
B
Only crop production
C
Only fishing
D
Crop production and livestock rearing
Question 40Single Answer
The Green Revolution is associated with increased production of?
A
Milk only
B
Food grains
C
Fish only
D
Cotton only
Question 41Single Answer
Agriculture is directly related to which natural resource?
A
Metals
B
Minerals
C
Land
D
Petroleum
Question 42Single Answer
The main components of agriculture are?
A
Transport and communication
B
Mining and manufacturing
C
Crop production and animal production
D
Trade and commerce
Question 43Single Answer
Agriculture is considered a way of life for many people because it provides?
A
Banking services
B
Industrial products only
C
Transport facilities
D
Livelihood opportunities
Question 44Single Answer
Which sector is most closely linked with agriculture?
A
Space research
B
Rural development
C
Information technology
D
Heavy engineering
Question 45Single Answer
The primary function of agriculture is?
A
Production of food and raw materials
B
Production of machinery
C
Construction of roads
D
Production of electricity
Question 46Single Answer
Agriculture helps in maintaining?
A
Food supply chain
B
Mineral reserves
C
Industrial pollution
D
Urban congestion
Question 47Single Answer
Which of the following is an agricultural product?
A
Coal
B
Iron
C
Rice
D
Cement
Question 48Single Answer
Agriculture contributes to national income through?
A
Automobile production
B
Mining activities
C
Production and trade of agricultural commodities
D
Software exports only
Question 49Single Answer
The branch of agriculture concerned with animal production is?
A
Animal husbandry
B
Agronomy
C
Floriculture
D
Soil science
Question 50Single Answer
Dairy farming is related to?
A
Fruit production
B
Grain production
C
Milk production
D
Fibre production
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Agriculture
Question 51Single Answer
Poultry farming deals with?
A
Bee keeping
B
Fish production
C
Rearing of birds
D
Silk production
Question 52Single Answer
Fish farming is known as?
A
Sericulture
B
Pisciculture
C
Apiculture
D
Floriculture
Question 53Single Answer
Bee keeping is called?
A
Sericulture
B
Apiculture
C
Horticulture
D
Silviculture
Question 54Single Answer
Silk production through silkworms is called?
A
Floriculture
B
Pisciculture
C
Sericulture
D
Viticulture
Question 55Single Answer
Agriculture provides raw materials to?
A
Agro-industries
B
Space industries
C
Mining industries
D
Steel industries
Question 56Single Answer
The scope of agriculture has expanded due to?
A
Decline in technology
B
Scientific advancements
C
Reduced research
D
Lack of education
Question 57Single Answer
Agriculture is called a multidisciplinary science because it involves?
A
Only biology
B
Many branches of science
C
Only chemistry
D
Only physics
Question 58Single Answer
Which branch deals with crop production practices?
A
Geology
B
Zoology
C
Anatomy
D
Agronomy
Question 59Single Answer
The study of agricultural insects is important for?
A
Pest management
B
Soil formation
C
Irrigation development
D
Seed storage only
Question 60Single Answer
Agriculture helps in reducing?
A
Rural unemployment
B
Food production
C
Crop yield
D
Agricultural income
Question 61Single Answer
The importance of agriculture in India is mainly due to?
A
Large rural population dependence
B
Lack of industries
C
Absence of technology
D
Low population
Question 62Single Answer
Agriculture is the largest user of?
A
Land and water resources
B
Petroleum resources
C
Mineral resources
D
Nuclear resources
Question 63Single Answer
Crop plants are cultivated mainly for?
A
Food and industrial needs
B
Metal production
C
Energy generation only
D
Building construction
Question 64Single Answer
Agriculture provides employment in?
A
Mining only
B
Space research only
C
Farming and related activities
D
Banking only
Question 65Single Answer
The term "agriculture" includes?
A
Only forestry
B
Only crop production
C
Crop production, livestock and allied activities
D
Only fisheries
Question 66Single Answer
The branch dealing with vegetable production is?
A
Pomology
B
Olericulture
C
Agronomy
D
Genetics
Question 67Single Answer
The branch dealing with fruit production is?
A
Pathology
B
Olericulture
C
Entomology
D
Pomology
Question 68Single Answer
The branch dealing with flower cultivation is?
A
Agronomy
B
Floriculture
C
Soil science
D
Genetics
Question 69Single Answer
Agriculture is important for providing?
A
Mineral security
B
Food security
C
Energy security only
D
Transport security
Question 70Single Answer
The main objective of sustainable agriculture is?
A
Excessive exploitation
B
Conservation of natural resources
C
Soil destruction
D
Pollution increase
Question 71Single Answer
Agricultural development improves?
A
Urban migration only
B
Mineral production
C
Industrial pollution
D
Standard of living of farmers
Question 72Single Answer
Agriculture supports the economy by providing?
A
Only minerals
B
Only machines
C
Only fuel
D
Employment and income
Question 73Single Answer
Crop production depends mainly on?
A
Transport only
B
Buildings
C
Soil, climate and management practices
D
Machines only
Question 74Single Answer
Agricultural research aims to improve?
A
Resource wastage
B
Pollution
C
Land degradation
D
Productivity and sustainability
Question 75Single Answer
Agriculture is a biological industry because it depends on?
A
Living organisms
B
Metals
C
Machines only
D
Chemicals only
Question 76Single Answer
The production of crops for commercial purpose is called?
A
Shifting farming
B
Subsistence farming
C
Primitive farming
D
Commercial farming
Question 77Single Answer
Agricultural productivity refers to?
A
Land ownership
B
Total rainfall
C
Output obtained per unit input
D
Number of farmers
Question 78Single Answer
The main purpose of irrigation in agriculture is?
A
Reducing production
B
Removing soil nutrients
C
Increasing pests
D
Supplying water to crops
Question 79Single Answer
Agriculture and environment are related because agriculture uses?
A
Artificial resources only
B
Natural resources
C
Industrial products only
D
Mineral fuels only
Question 80Single Answer
Agricultural education helps farmers by providing?
A
Banking services
B
Industrial training only
C
Transport facilities
D
Scientific knowledge
Question 81Single Answer
The main aim of agricultural extension is?
A
Increasing industrial production
B
Improving farmers' practices
C
Reducing crop production
D
Stopping farming
Question 82Single Answer
Agriculture contributes to exports through?
A
Petroleum products
B
Machinery only
C
Agricultural commodities
D
Electronics
Question 83Single Answer
The future scope of agriculture includes?
A
All of the above
B
Biotechnology
C
Organic farming
D
Precision farming
Question 84Single Answer
Organic agriculture emphasizes the use of?
A
Natural inputs
B
Synthetic chemicals only
C
Heavy metals
D
Industrial waste
Question 85Single Answer
Biotechnology in agriculture helps in?
A
Crop improvement
B
Soil erosion
C
Water pollution
D
Land degradation
Question 86Single Answer
Precision agriculture uses?
A
Modern technology for efficient farming
B
Traditional tools only
C
No measurement
D
Random methods
Question 87Single Answer
Agricultural production is affected by?
A
Climate conditions
B
All of the above
C
Management practices
D
Soil fertility
Question 88Single Answer
The term "farm management" relates to?
A
Transport management
B
Industrial management only
C
Efficient use of farm resources
D
Banking management
Question 89Single Answer
Agricultural science helps farmers to?
A
Increase productivity
B
Reduce knowledge
C
Avoid technology
D
Stop cultivation
Question 90Single Answer
Agriculture is essential for human survival because it provides?
A
Food
B
All of the above
C
Fibre
D
Shelter materials
Question 91Single Answer
The scope of agriculture includes agricultural marketing because it involves?
A
Crop destruction
B
Selling agricultural products
C
Soil formation
D
Animal diseases
Question 92Single Answer
Agricultural finance deals with?
A
Plant breeding
B
Crop diseases
C
Weather forecasting
D
Credit and financial support for farming
Question 93Single Answer
Farm mechanization helps in?
A
Destroying soil
B
Reducing productivity
C
Increasing efficiency of farm operations
D
Increasing weeds
Question 94Single Answer
The scope of agriculture includes forestry because it deals with?
A
Animal breeding only
B
Crop diseases only
C
Tree cultivation and management
D
Soil testing only
Question 95Single Answer
Agricultural meteorology studies?
A
Animal diseases
B
Weather effects on agriculture
C
Soil microbes only
D
Farm machinery
Question 96Single Answer
Agriculture is important for industrial growth because it supplies?
A
Minerals
B
Machines
C
Electricity
D
Raw materials
Question 97Single Answer
Farmers are the primary producers because they produce?
A
Agricultural goods
B
Industrial machines
C
Metals
D
Fuel
Question 98Single Answer
The scope of agriculture includes seed science because seeds are?
A
Waste materials
B
Industrial products only
C
Basic input for crop production
D
Minerals
Question 99Single Answer
Agricultural development improves?
A
Economic growth
B
Food availability
C
All of the above
D
Employment
Question 100Single Answer
Agriculture is important for civilization because it provides?
A
Stable food supply
B
Metals
C
Machines
D
Fuel
Question 101Single Answer
Agriculture is the practice of?
A
Manufacturing industrial goods
B
Producing crops and livestock for human needs
C
Extracting minerals
D
Producing electronic devices
Question 102Single Answer
The importance of agriculture in a country is measured by its contribution to?
A
Transport only
B
Space research
C
Economy and employment
D
Communication only
Question 103Single Answer
Agriculture provides livelihood to a large section of?
A
Industrial workers only
B
Astronauts
C
Rural population
D
Traders only
Question 104Single Answer
The scope of agriculture covers production of?
A
Machines and vehicles
B
Metals and minerals
C
Food, fibre and raw materials
D
Chemicals only
Question 105Single Answer
The cultivation of crops scientifically is called?
A
Mining
B
Crop production
C
Engineering
D
Manufacturing
Question 106Single Answer
Agriculture helps in the development of?
A
Space stations
B
Rural areas
C
Mining zones only
D
Industrial cities only
Question 107Single Answer
The main source of food grains is?
A
Agriculture
B
Industry
C
Mining
D
Transport
Question 108Single Answer
Agriculture is closely associated with?
A
Chemical industries only
B
Mechanical processes only
C
Nature and biological processes
D
Computer technology only
Question 109Single Answer
Which of the following is an allied agricultural activity?
A
Steel production
B
Automobile manufacturing
C
Dairy farming
D
Construction
Question 110Single Answer
The study of agricultural practices is known as?
A
Computer science
B
Political science
C
Physical science
D
Agricultural science
Question 111Single Answer
Agriculture contributes to food security by ensuring?
A
Industrial growth only
B
Increase in pollution
C
Reduction of resources
D
Availability of food
Question 112Single Answer
The scope of agriculture includes?
A
Banking only
B
Mining and transport only
C
Production, processing and marketing of agricultural products
D
Construction only
Question 113Single Answer
Agricultural products are used by humans as?
A
Metals
B
Food and raw materials
C
Machines
D
Fuel only
Question 114Single Answer
Agriculture is called the foundation of economy in many countries because it provides?
A
Machinery
B
Minerals
C
Electricity
D
Employment and income
Question 115Single Answer
Crop plants obtain nutrients mainly from?
A
Machines
B
Air only
C
Soil
D
Buildings
Question 116Single Answer
The development of agriculture led to the growth of?
A
Space technology
B
Mining industries
C
Human settlements
D
Transport systems only
Question 117Single Answer
The major challenge of modern agriculture is?
A
Reducing food supply
B
Sustainable production
C
Eliminating technology
D
Stopping research
Question 118Single Answer
Agriculture is important for supplying?
A
Machines
B
Metals
C
Plastic products
D
Fibre materials
Question 119Single Answer
Jute is an agricultural crop mainly used for?
A
Sugar production
B
Oil production
C
Fibre production
D
Medicine production only
Question 120Single Answer
Agriculture supports livestock by providing?
A
Feed and fodder
B
Machines
C
Minerals
D
Electricity
Question 121Single Answer
The branch of agriculture concerned with farm crops is?
A
Agronomy
B
Veterinary science
C
Forestry
D
Fisheries science
Question 122Single Answer
Agricultural development depends on?
A
Reducing productivity
B
Ignoring innovations
C
Research and technology
D
Avoiding education
Question 123Single Answer
The main purpose of crop production is?
A
Building structures
B
Producing machines
C
Producing minerals
D
Obtaining useful products from plants
Question 124Single Answer
Agriculture provides employment through?
A
Space research only
B
Farming and allied sectors
C
Mining only
D
Banking only
Question 125Single Answer
Agricultural science includes the study of?
A
Plants, animals and environment
B
Machines only
C
Buildings only
D
Metals only
Question 126Single Answer
The scope of agriculture has increased due to?
A
Reduction in food needs
B
Decrease in population
C
Population growth and food demand
D
Lack of resources
Question 127Single Answer
Agriculture helps in poverty reduction by providing?
A
Pollution
B
Industrial waste
C
Employment opportunities
D
Resource depletion
Question 128Single Answer
Agricultural research mainly focuses on?
A
Avoiding improvements
B
Reducing crop yield
C
Destroying resources
D
Increasing crop productivity
Question 129Single Answer
Agriculture is important for national development because it supports?
A
Only trade
B
Only industries
C
Only transport
D
Economy and society
Question 130Single Answer
The cultivation of plants for economic purpose is called?
A
Manufacturing
B
Mining
C
Engineering
D
Agriculture
Question 131Single Answer
Agriculture provides raw material for?
A
Food processing industries
B
Automobile industries only
C
Steel industries only
D
Electronic industries only
Question 132Single Answer
The scientific management of farm resources is called?
A
Transport management
B
Industrial management
C
Business management
D
Farm management
Question 133Single Answer
Agriculture includes conservation of?
A
Machines
B
Minerals only
C
Buildings
D
Soil and water resources
Question 134Single Answer
The main objective of agricultural education is?
A
Improving agricultural knowledge
B
Reducing farm skills
C
Avoiding technology
D
Limiting production
Question 135Single Answer
Agriculture plays a role in environmental protection through?
A
Soil destruction
B
Excessive resource use
C
Pollution increase
D
Sustainable farming practices
Question 136Single Answer
The scope of agriculture includes biotechnology for?
A
Developing improved crops
B
Increasing soil erosion
C
Reducing production
D
Eliminating seeds
Question 137Single Answer
Agricultural production depends on interaction between?
A
Soil, plant and climate
B
Buildings and roads
C
Machines and metals
D
Markets only
Question 138Single Answer
Agriculture helps maintain rural economy through?
A
Urban expansion
B
Mineral extraction
C
Industrial pollution
D
Income generation
Question 139Single Answer
The branch of agriculture dealing with crop improvement is?
A
Entomology
B
Soil science
C
Plant breeding
D
Agronomy
Question 140Single Answer
Agriculture is affected by changes in?
A
Building design
B
Climate conditions
C
Transport speed
D
Industrial production
Question 141Single Answer
Agricultural productivity can be increased by?
A
Poor management
B
Improved technology
C
Resource wastage
D
Traditional limitations only
Question 142Single Answer
Agriculture contributes to food availability through?
A
Manufacturing
B
Mining
C
Crop production
D
Transport
Question 143Single Answer
The scope of agriculture includes rural development because agriculture improves?
A
Industrial waste
B
Mining capacity
C
Rural livelihood
D
Urban pollution
Question 144Single Answer
Agriculture is a combination of?
A
Transport and trade
B
Mining and industry
C
Science, art and business
D
Engineering and construction
Question 145Single Answer
Agricultural extension services help farmers by?
A
Stopping cultivation
B
Reducing knowledge
C
Providing technical guidance
D
Increasing losses
Question 146Single Answer
Agriculture supports the textile industry by providing?
A
Iron and steel
B
Cotton and jute
C
Coal
D
Petroleum
Question 147Single Answer
Agriculture is important for maintaining?
A
Transport network only
B
Mineral supply chain only
C
Industrial machinery
D
Food supply chain
Question 148Single Answer
The future of agriculture depends on?
A
Innovation and sustainability
B
Resource destruction
C
Reduced production
D
Ignoring science
Question 149Single Answer
Agriculture provides raw materials for?
A
Space industries
B
Cottage industries
C
Mining industries
D
Nuclear industries
Question 150Single Answer
Agriculture is essential for human society because it provides?
A
Basic necessities
B
Metals only
C
Machines only
D
Electricity only
Horticulture
Question 151Single Answer
Horticulture is derived from which Latin words?
A
Agro and Culture
B
Hortus and Cultura
C
Horti and Crop
D
Planta and Cultura
Question 152Single Answer
The Latin word “Hortus” means?
A
Field
B
Seed
C
Garden
D
Plant
Question 153Single Answer
The Latin word “Cultura” means?
A
Cultivation
B
Harvesting
C
Breeding
D
Irrigation
Question 154Single Answer
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture dealing with?
A
Garden crops and their cultivation
B
Field crops only
C
Animal production
D
Forest management
Question 155Single Answer
Who is known as the Father of Horticulture?
A
Norman Borlaug
B
Peter J. K.
C
Liberty Hyde Bailey
D
M. S. Swaminathan
Question 156Single Answer
Horticulture mainly deals with the cultivation of?
A
Fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants
B
Cereals only
C
Pulses only
D
Oilseeds only
Question 157Single Answer
The science of fruit cultivation is known as?
A
Olericulture
B
Pomology
C
Floriculture
D
Arboriculture
Question 158Single Answer
Vegetable cultivation is known as?
A
Pomology
B
Sericulture
C
Viticulture
D
Olericulture
Question 159Single Answer
The cultivation of flowers is called?
A
Pomology
B
Floriculture
C
Seed science
D
Agronomy
Question 160Single Answer
Horticulture differs from agronomy mainly because it deals with?
A
Livestock
B
Garden crops
C
Soil chemistry only
D
Weather forecasting
Question 161Single Answer
Which of the following is a horticultural crop?
A
Wheat
B
Mango
C
Rice
D
Maize
Question 162Single Answer
Horticulture crops are generally known as?
A
High-value crops
B
Plantation crops only
C
Field crops
D
Fibre crops
Question 163Single Answer
The main objective of horticulture is?
A
Forest conservation only
B
Production of cereals only
C
Animal breeding
D
Production of quality fruits, vegetables and flowers
Question 164Single Answer
Horticulture contributes significantly to?
A
Nutritional security
B
Mineral exploration
C
Industrial pollution
D
Soil erosion
Question 165Single Answer
Which sector provides maximum employment opportunities among horticultural activities?
A
Mining
B
Fruit and vegetable production
C
Heavy industry
D
Transport
Question 166Single Answer
Horticulture crops are important sources of?
A
Metals
B
Coal
C
Petroleum
D
Vitamins and minerals
Question 167Single Answer
The production of horticultural crops helps in increasing?
A
Soil salinity
B
Farmers’ income
C
Land degradation
D
Water pollution
Question 168Single Answer
Which branch of horticulture deals with fruit crops?
A
Olericulture
B
Floriculture
C
Pomology
D
Landscape gardening
Question 169Single Answer
Which branch deals with vegetable crops?
A
Olericulture
B
Pomology
C
Arboriculture
D
Viticulture
Question 170Single Answer
Viticulture is related to cultivation of?
A
Banana
B
Grapes
C
Apple
D
Citrus
Question 171Single Answer
Arboriculture deals with?
A
Tree cultivation
B
Vegetable cultivation
C
Flower cultivation
D
Seed production
Question 172Single Answer
Landscape horticulture is concerned with?
A
Fisheries
B
Grain production
C
Animal husbandry
D
Designing and maintenance of landscapes
Question 173Single Answer
Plantation crops are included under?
A
Agronomy
B
Horticulture
C
Genetics
D
Soil science
Question 174Single Answer
Which crop is considered a plantation crop?
A
Gram
B
Wheat
C
Tea
D
Mustard
Question 175Single Answer
Spices are included under?
A
Fodder crops
B
Cereal crops
C
Pulse crops
D
Horticultural crops
Question 176Single Answer
Which branch deals with cultivation of medicinal plants?
A
Floriculture
B
Pomology
C
Agronomy
D
Medicinal horticulture
Question 177Single Answer
Horticulture plays an important role in?
A
Increasing pollution
B
Reducing crop diversity
C
Diversification of agriculture
D
Reducing employment
Question 178Single Answer
The scope of horticulture includes?
A
Only harvesting
B
Production, processing and marketing
C
Only irrigation
D
Only seed storage
Question 179Single Answer
Horticulture is considered a part of?
A
Engineering
B
Agriculture
C
Physics
D
Geology
Question 180Single Answer
Which horticultural crop is known as king of fruits?
A
Mango
B
Apple
C
Banana
D
Orange
Question 181Single Answer
Which fruit is called queen of fruits?
A
Mangosteen
B
Mango
C
Banana
D
Grapes
Question 182Single Answer
Vegetable crops are mainly classified under?
A
Floriculture
B
Pomology
C
Olericulture
D
Silviculture
Question 183Single Answer
Horticulture helps in conservation of?
A
Environment through landscaping
B
Minerals
C
Fossil fuels
D
Metals
Question 184Single Answer
The branch dealing with flower production for commercial purposes is?
A
Agronomy
B
Pomology
C
Olericulture
D
Floriculture
Question 185Single Answer
Horticulture crops generally have?
A
No market value
B
Low nutritional value
C
High economic value
D
No demand
Question 186Single Answer
The study of grape cultivation is called?
A
Floriculture
B
Pomology
C
Olericulture
D
Viticulture
Question 187Single Answer
Horticulture is mainly concerned with?
A
Wild animal management
B
Intensive cultivation of special crops
C
Industrial production
D
Mineral extraction
Question 188Single Answer
Which of the following is not a horticultural branch?
A
Pomology
B
Agronomy
C
Olericulture
D
Floriculture
Question 189Single Answer
The importance of horticulture in human diet is due to supply of?
A
Fuel
B
Protective foods
C
Timber only
D
Fibre only
Question 190Single Answer
Horticultural crops are important for?
A
Export earnings
B
Coal production
C
Iron production
D
Petroleum production
Question 191Single Answer
Which organization promotes horticulture development in India?
A
ISRO
B
RBI
C
National Horticulture Board
D
SEBI
Question 192Single Answer
Horticulture crops require comparatively?
A
Less technology
B
No care
C
Intensive management
D
No inputs
Question 193Single Answer
Horticulture is mainly associated with cultivation of crops for?
A
Industrial chemicals only
B
Fuel production only
C
Food, beauty and economic benefits
D
Timber only
Question 194Single Answer
Which of the following is a fruit crop?
A
Tomato
B
Wheat
C
Rose
D
Mango
Question 195Single Answer
Which of the following is a vegetable crop?
A
Potato
B
Mango
C
Jasmine
D
Tea
Question 196Single Answer
Which branch of horticulture deals with ornamental plants?
A
Agronomy
B
Pomology
C
Olericulture
D
Ornamental horticulture
Question 197Single Answer
The cultivation of plants for decoration purposes is called?
A
Plant pathology
B
Crop rotation
C
Agronomy
D
Ornamental horticulture
Question 198Single Answer
Horticulture contributes to food security by increasing production of?
A
Fruits and vegetables
B
Minerals
C
Fuel crops only
D
Timber only
Question 199Single Answer
The term “garden crops” mainly refers to?
A
Field crops
B
Horticultural crops
C
Fibre crops
D
Cereal crops
Question 200Single Answer
Which one is a spice crop?
A
Maize
B
Wheat
C
Rice
D
Cardamom
Question 201Single Answer
Horticulture is called a science of?
A
Soil formation
B
Animal breeding
C
Forest protection
D
Intensive plant cultivation
Question 202Single Answer
Which crop belongs to floriculture?
A
Ginger
B
Mango
C
Potato
D
Rose
Question 203Single Answer
The commercial production of flowers is known as?
A
Pomology
B
Olericulture
C
Floriculture
D
Agronomy
Question 204Single Answer
Which is an important objective of horticulture?
A
Reduction of biodiversity
B
Production of quality crops
C
Soil destruction
D
Decreasing productivity
Question 205Single Answer
Horticulture has major importance in?
A
Rural employment generation
B
Mining development
C
Fuel extraction
D
Industrial waste management
Question 206Single Answer
Which crop group includes mango, apple and citrus?
A
Spice crops
B
Vegetable crops
C
Flower crops
D
Fruit crops
Question 207Single Answer
The branch of horticulture dealing with plantation crops is called?
A
Floriculture
B
Olericulture
C
Pomology
D
Plantation horticulture
Question 208Single Answer
Horticulture crops generally provide?
A
Lower income only
B
Higher returns per unit area
C
No economic value
D
No employment
Question 209Single Answer
The study of vegetable production is called?
A
Floriculture
B
Pomology
C
Olericulture
D
Viticulture
Question 210Single Answer
Which of the following is a plantation crop?
A
Wheat
B
Coffee
C
Gram
D
Bajra
Question 211Single Answer
Horticulture supports industries related to?
A
Construction only
B
Mining
C
Metal production
D
Processing and preservation
Question 212Single Answer
Which branch deals with landscape design?
A
Pomology
B
Landscape horticulture
C
Olericulture
D
Seed technology
Question 213Single Answer
Horticultural crops are mainly classified based on?
A
Height only
B
Colour only
C
Use and plant characteristics
D
Soil type only
Question 214Single Answer
Which is a medicinal horticultural crop?
A
Wheat
B
Aloe vera
C
Rice
D
Maize
Question 215Single Answer
The cultivation of mushrooms is included under?
A
Horticulture
B
Agronomy
C
Forestry
D
Animal science
Question 216Single Answer
Mushroom cultivation is known as?
A
Floriculture
B
Pomology
C
Mushroom culture
D
Viticulture
Question 217Single Answer
Horticulture helps in improving?
A
Mineral deficiency
B
Industrial pollution
C
Fuel shortage
D
Nutritional quality of diet
Question 218Single Answer
The branch dealing with cultivation of trees is?
A
Pomology
B
Olericulture
C
Floriculture
D
Arboriculture
Question 219Single Answer
Which crop is included under spice crops?
A
Rice
B
Wheat
C
Turmeric
D
Cotton
Question 220Single Answer
Horticulture is important for increasing?
A
Farm profitability
B
Soil erosion
C
Water wastage
D
Crop failure
Question 221Single Answer
Which of the following is a flower crop?
A
Brinjal
B
Banana
C
Marigold
D
Coconut
Question 222Single Answer
The cultivation of coconut is classified under?
A
Plantation horticulture
B
Floriculture
C
Olericulture
D
Pomology
Question 223Single Answer
Horticulture contributes to sustainable agriculture through?
A
Soil degradation
B
Crop diversification
C
Excessive pollution
D
Deforestation
Question 224Single Answer
Which crop is included in fruit horticulture?
A
Rose
B
Onion
C
Guava
D
Ginger
Question 225Single Answer
Horticulture provides raw materials for?
A
Cement industries
B
Mining industries
C
Food processing industries
D
Steel industries
Question 226Single Answer
Which branch deals with citrus fruits?
A
Agronomy
B
Floriculture
C
Olericulture
D
Pomology
Question 227Single Answer
The main feature of horticultural crops is?
A
No management requirement
B
High value and intensive care
C
Low economic importance
D
No market demand
Question 228Single Answer
Horticulture helps in increasing farmers’ income through?
A
Avoiding markets
B
Reducing productivity
C
Decreasing crop quality
D
Commercial crop production
Question 229Single Answer
Which crop is used for beverage production and comes under horticulture?
A
Tea
B
Wheat
C
Rice
D
Barley
Question 230Single Answer
Horticulture includes production of?
A
Only pulses
B
Only cereals
C
Fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices
D
Only oilseeds
Question 231Single Answer
Which horticulture branch deals with seed production of vegetables?
A
Pomology
B
Vegetable seed production
C
Floriculture
D
Landscape gardening
Question 232Single Answer
Horticulture is important in improving?
A
Rural economy
B
Industrial waste
C
Mineral extraction
D
Urban pollution
Question 233Single Answer
Which crop is an ornamental plant?
A
Mustard
B
Wheat
C
Cotton
D
Rose
Question 234Single Answer
The cultivation of flowers and foliage plants is included in?
A
Pomology
B
Floriculture
C
Olericulture
D
Agronomy
Question 235Single Answer
Horticulture crops have importance in?
A
Petroleum production
B
Fuel mining
C
Metal industries
D
Export trade
Question 236Single Answer
Which is a vegetable crop?
A
Mango
B
Brinjal
C
Rose
D
Coffee
Question 237Single Answer
The study of fruit production is called?
A
Olericulture
B
Floriculture
C
Pomology
D
Silviculture
Question 238Single Answer
Horticulture crops are mainly valued because of their?
A
Nutritional and economic importance
B
Low productivity
C
Poor quality
D
Limited uses
Question 239Single Answer
Which branch of horticulture deals with vegetable production?
A
Viticulture
B
Pomology
C
Floriculture
D
Olericulture
Question 240Single Answer
Which crop is included under fruit horticulture?
A
Cotton
B
Wheat
C
Mustard
D
Papaya
Question 241Single Answer
The cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants comes under?
A
Soil science
B
Agronomy
C
Medicinal and aromatic horticulture
D
Genetics
Question 242Single Answer
Horticulture plays a significant role in?
A
Increasing unemployment
B
Poverty alleviation
C
Reducing food availability
D
Soil destruction
Question 243Single Answer
The cultivation of grapes is known as?
A
Pomology
B
Viticulture
C
Olericulture
D
Floriculture
Question 244Single Answer
Which crop belongs to spice horticulture?
A
Black pepper
B
Rice
C
Wheat
D
Sorghum
Question 245Single Answer
Horticulture provides employment mainly through?
A
Mining activities
B
Production, processing and marketing activities
C
Industrial production
D
Transport only
Question 246Single Answer
Which of the following is not a horticultural crop?
A
Apple
B
Rice
C
Tomato
D
Rose
Question 247Single Answer
Horticulture is considered a highly profitable branch of?
A
Engineering
B
Agriculture
C
Physics
D
Chemistry
Question 248Single Answer
The cultivation of ornamental plants is mainly done for?
A
Fuel production
B
Grain production
C
Decoration and beautification
D
Fibre production
Question 249Single Answer
Which crop is included in plantation horticulture?
A
Wheat
B
Rubber
C
Gram
D
Bajra
Question 250Single Answer
Horticultural crops are important sources of?
A
Metals
B
Coal
C
Petroleum
D
Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
Question 251Single Answer
Which horticultural crop is known as a tropical fruit?
A
Peach
B
Apple
C
Banana
D
Plum
Question 252Single Answer
The term horticulture includes the cultivation of?
A
Only pulses
B
Only cereals
C
Fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants
D
Only oilseeds
Question 253Single Answer
Horticulture is an important component of?
A
Industrial farming only
B
Single crop farming only
C
Diversified farming system
D
Mining system
Question 254Single Answer
Which branch deals with commercial flower production?
A
Floriculture
B
Pomology
C
Olericulture
D
Agronomy
Question 255Single Answer
The cultivation of vegetables for commercial purposes is called?
A
Olericulture
B
Viticulture
C
Arboriculture
D
Pomology
Question 256Single Answer
Horticulture improves food availability by increasing production of?
A
Minerals
B
Fruits and vegetables
C
Fuel crops
D
Timber
Question 257Single Answer
Which of the following is a horticultural crop?
A
Maize
B
Wheat
C
Rice
D
Orange
Question 258Single Answer
Horticulture has close relationship with?
A
Geology
B
Mechanical engineering
C
Astronomy
D
Agriculture and plant science
Question 259Single Answer
Which crop belongs to flower crops?
A
Onion
B
Potato
C
Mango
D
Chrysanthemum
Question 260Single Answer
The branch of horticulture dealing with fruit production is?
A
Olericulture
B
Floriculture
C
Pomology
D
Landscape horticulture
Question 261Single Answer
Horticultural crops require proper management of?
A
Machines only
B
Minerals only
C
Soil, water and nutrients
D
Animals only
Question 262Single Answer
Which crop is classified as a spice crop?
A
Maize
B
Wheat
C
Rice
D
Ginger
Question 263Single Answer
Horticulture contributes to nutritional security through?
A
Land degradation
B
Single crop production
C
Reduced crop production
D
Diverse food production
Question 264Single Answer
Which one is a beverage horticultural crop?
A
Wheat
B
Coffee
C
Gram
D
Barley
Question 265Single Answer
Horticulture is important for conservation of environment through?
A
Landscaping and greenery
B
Deforestation
C
Soil erosion
D
Pollution
Question 266Single Answer
Which crop belongs to vegetable group?
A
Tea
B
Mango
C
Rose
D
Cabbage
Question 267Single Answer
Horticulture includes the study of?
A
Mineral extraction
B
Animal breeding only
C
Fish production only
D
Cultivation and management of special crops
Question 268Single Answer
Which horticultural crop is used for oil production?
A
Coconut
B
Wheat
C
Rice
D
Maize
Question 269Single Answer
The scope of horticulture includes?
A
Only production
B
Production, protection and utilization
C
Only harvesting
D
Only marketing
Question 270Single Answer
Horticulture crops are generally?
A
Non-living materials
B
Perishable in nature
C
Industrial minerals
D
Permanent structures
Question 271Single Answer
The cultivation of trees for fruits is included in?
A
Olericulture
B
Floriculture
C
Pomology
D
Agronomy
Question 272Single Answer
Horticulture is known as a branch of?
A
Applied plant science
B
Animal science
C
Soil physics
D
Mechanical science
Question 273Single Answer
Which crop is a medicinal plant?
A
Wheat
B
Ashwagandha
C
Rice
D
Maize
Question 274Single Answer
Horticulture contributes to foreign exchange through?
A
Export of fruits, vegetables and flowers
B
Export of minerals
C
Export of machinery
D
Export of metals
Question 275Single Answer
Which of the following is a horticultural crop category?
A
Cereal crops
B
Fruit crops
C
Pulse crops
D
Oilseed crops
Question 276Single Answer
Horticulture mainly deals with crops requiring?
A
Intensive cultivation practices
B
No management
C
No inputs
D
Wild conditions
Question 277Single Answer
The production of fruits on commercial scale is called?
A
Floriculture
B
Fruit culture
C
Olericulture
D
Agronomy
Question 278Single Answer
Horticulture is important because it provides?
A
Only fuel
B
Nutritious food and raw materials
C
Only timber
D
Only fibre
Question 279Single Answer
Which of the following is a fruit crop?
A
Cotton
B
Wheat
C
Mustard
D
Litchi
Question 280Single Answer
The cultivation of ornamental trees and shrubs is included in?
A
Pomology
B
Agronomy
C
Olericulture
D
Ornamental horticulture
Question 281Single Answer
Horticulture helps farmers by providing?
A
Reduced employment
B
Lower productivity
C
No market value
D
Higher income opportunities
Question 282Single Answer
Which crop belongs to spice crops?
A
Rice
B
Clove
C
Wheat
D
Barley
Question 283Single Answer
Horticultural crops are generally cultivated for?
A
Machinery only
B
Fuel only
C
Minerals only
D
Food, aesthetics and industry
Question 284Single Answer
The branch of horticulture dealing with landscape planning is?
A
Floriculture
B
Pomology
C
Olericulture
D
Landscape horticulture
Question 285Single Answer
Which horticultural crop is used for fibre production?
A
Jute?
B
Cotton?
C
Banana pseudostem
D
Wheat
Question 286Single Answer
Horticulture contributes to sustainable development by promoting?
A
Crop diversification
B
Monoculture only
C
Soil degradation
D
Water pollution
Question 287Single Answer
Which crop is classified under fruit crops?
A
Potato
B
Pomegranate
C
Rose
D
Ginger
Question 288Single Answer
Horticulture is mainly concerned with?
A
Wild plant collection
B
Intensive cultivation of high-value crops
C
Animal production
D
Mineral production
Question 289Single Answer
Which one is a vegetable crop?
A
Tea
B
Mango
C
Jasmine
D
Carrot
Question 290Single Answer
The cultivation of medicinal plants is important for?
A
Steel industries
B
Pharmaceutical industries
C
Mining industries
D
Cement industries
Question 291Single Answer
Horticulture provides employment in?
A
Mining only
B
Space research only
C
Farming and allied activities
D
Transport only
Question 292Single Answer
Which crop is included in ornamental horticulture?
A
Wheat
B
Rice
C
Gladiolus
D
Gram
Question 293Single Answer
Horticulture crops are usually?
A
Labour intensive
B
Labour free
C
Completely mechanized
D
Non-commercial
Question 294Single Answer
Which branch of horticulture deals with grape cultivation?
A
Viticulture
B
Pomology
C
Floriculture
D
Olericulture
Question 295Single Answer
Horticulture is a major source of?
A
Soil pollution
B
Industrial waste
C
Farm diversification
D
Land degradation
Question 296Single Answer
Which crop is a spice crop?
A
Rice
B
Wheat
C
Coriander
D
Maize
Question 297Single Answer
Horticulture improves the quality of human diet by supplying?