Test 1. Introduction of Horticulture_ 20 MCQs

Test 1. Introduction of Horticulture_ 20 MCQs

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In which century did the term 'Horticulture' first appear?

15th century

16th century

17th century

18th century

The word 'Horticulture' is derived from:

Greek words

Latin words

French words

German words

The term 'Pomology' is derived from the:

Greek word 'poma'

Latin word 'pomum'

French word 'pomme'

German word 'pomme'

Which science is focused on the production of fruit crops?

Olericulture

Pomology

Floriculture

Arboriculture

The term 'Olericulture' originated from the:

Greek word 'oleris'

Latin word 'oleris'

French word 'oleris'

German word 'oleris'

Olericulture is the science of:

Fruit crops

Vegetable crops

Flower production

Tree cultivation

Floriculture is the science of:

Fruit crops

Vegetable crops

Flower production

Tree cultivation

Growing of trees for aesthetic or educational purposes is called:

Pomology

Olericulture

Floriculture

Arboriculture

Which of the following are major plantation crops?

Coconut, areca nut, tea, coffee, and rubber

Wheat, barley, rice, and corn

Tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and broccoli

Apples, oranges, grapes, and strawberries

Major spices include:

Pepper, cardamom, clove, and nutmeg

Cinnamon, turmeric, saffron, and paprika

Basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary

Coriander, cumin, mustard, and fennel

Major condiments include:

Basil and oregano

Coriander and cumin

Mustard and mayonnaise

Salt and pepper

Which of the following are major medicinal plants?

Aloe vera, ginseng, echinacea, and St. John's wort

Catharanthus, periwinkle, pyrethrum, and fox-glove

Both

None

Plants that yield aromatic essential oils on steam distillation or solvent extraction are called:

Medicinal plants

Aromatic plants

Ornamental plants

Culinary plants

Cultivation and management of forest trees, such as teak wood, neem, ficus, and eucalyptus, is called:

Arboriculture

Silviculture

Horticulture

Agriculture

Which industry deals with the rearing of silkworms and the production of silk?

Sericulture

Apiculture

Horticulture

Viticulture

Beekeeping for honey production is known as:

Sericulture

Horticulture

Apiculture

Agriculture

__ is the mother of several industries (canning, essential oil):

Agriculture

Horticulture

Silviculture

Sericulture

Bananas, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are very rich in:

Protein

Carbohydrate

Fat

Vitamins

How many calories per day of energy does consuming 24 bananas (100g each) provide?

1200 calories

2400 calories

3600 calories

4800 calories

Fruits and vegetables are known as:

Energy food

Bodybuilding food

Protective food

Comfort food