Horticulture MCQ Questions with answers
These Horticulture MCQs for IBPS AFO are not only important for IBPS AFO, but they will also help students in RRB SO, NABARD & other agriculture examinations. You will also get a PDF of all the AFO Important MCQ with detailed explanations at the end of the post
The red-orange colour of saffron is due to (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2012)
- Xanthophyll
- Chlorophyll
- Polyphenols
- Crocetin
- Lysine
ANS:- d. Crocetin
Which of the following is a fruit ripening hormone? (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2012)
- Ethylene
- Gibberellins
- Abscisic acid
- Cytokinin
- None of these
ANS:- Ethylene
Roasting coffee beans improves the content of (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2012)
- Thiamine
- Riboflavin
- Chlorine
- Niacin
- None of these
ANS:- d. Niacin
Spice bag is usually used in the processing of (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2012)
- Pickle
- Nectar
- Jam
- Jelly
- Sauce
ANS:- SAUSE
Horticulture MCQ } RATNA is a variety of which of the following fruit: (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2012)
- Banana
- Guava
- Papaya
- Apple
- Mango
ANS:- Mango
TPS production technology is related to crop: (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2012)
- Brinjal
- Radish
- Potato
- Onion
- Carrot
ANS:- c. Potato
Sugar beet is an indicator plant for: (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2014)
- P
- Zn
- Mo
- Na
- None of these
ANS:- d. Na
Pruning is most essential for: (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2014)
a. Chinchona
b. Tea
c. Rubber
d. Cauliflower
e. None of these
ANS:- b. Tea
Redness in apple is due to the presence of: (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2014)
- Xanthophyll
- Lycopene
- Carotene
- Anthocyanin
- None of these
ANS:- d. Anthocyanin
Horticulture MCQ
The time of planting of the main crop of potato in Northern plain is: (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2015)
- The first fortnight of October
- Second fortnight of October
- The first fortnight of November
- The first fortnight of November
- None of these
ANSWER: – a. The first fortnight of October
Which of the following is a pear shaped variety of Tomato? (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2015)
- Punjab chuhara
- Hisar lalima
- Pusa ruby
- Pant bahar
- None of these
ANS:- Punjab chuhara
Which of the following is a variety of Gladiolus? IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2015)
- Jwala
- Gazal
- Priyadarshini
- All of these
- None of these
ANS:- d. All of these
Which nutrient deficiency is responsible for little leaf in mango and mottle leaf of citrus: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)Horticulture MCQ
- Fe
- Ca
- Cu
- P
- Zn
ANS:- e. Zn
Spongy Tissue is a serious problem of which mango cultivar: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
a. Chausa
b. Alphonso
c. Totapari
d. Langra
e. Malda
ANS:- b. Alphonso
The pungency in uninjured garlic is due to the presence of: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Propyl di-sulphide
- Memordicoside
- Allinase
- Tenin
- Sulphur oxalate
ANS:- c. Allinase
Which of the following commodity groups has maximum share in terms of grade standard noticed under Agmark: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)Horticulture MCQ
- Vegetable oils and fats
- Fruits and vegetables
- Food grain and allied products
- Spices and condiments
- Oilseeds
ANS:- b. Fruits and vegetables
Which of the following is an example of sorosis type of fruit? IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
a. Orange
b. Mango
c. Pear
d. Jackfruit
e. Pomegranate
ANS:- d. Jackfruit
Which mango variety yields on an average 16 t/ha and about 1600 plants can be accommodated in 1 hectare: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Anmol
- Neelum
- Mallika
- Amrapali
- Ratna
ANS:- d. Amrapali
Amrapali can grow in the highest density.
Which state has the highest area and production of potatoes in India: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Madhya Pradesh
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh
ans:- c. Uttar Pradesh
What should be the spacing for standard variety of Apple tree: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)Horticulture MCQ
- 5-10 feet
- 10-15 feet
- 15-20 feet
- 20-30 feet
- 30-40 feet
ANS:- d. 20-30 feet
The finest and most popular variety of mandarin oranges is: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
a. Satsuma
b. Maltese
c. Clementine
d. Encore
e. Mediterranean
ANS:- c. Clementine
Propping of banana is IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Growing bigger tree at the front of the banana plant to give it shade
- Growing green manuring crop before planting banana
- Burying green manuring crops in the soil before planting banana
- Giving support to the banana plant
- Pruning the leaves of the banana plant
ANS:- d. Giving support to the banana plant
Little leaf in mango, Litchi and Cashew is due to deficiency of: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Fe
- Ca
- P
- Zn
- N
d. Zn
Internal necrosis in mango and internal cork in apple is due to the deficiency of: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)Horticulture MCQ
- Ca
- S
- K
- Cl
- B
ANS:- e. B
The most popular grape variety in India is: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Gulabi
- Bhokari
- Banglore blue
- Arka Krishna
- Thompson seedless
ANS:- e. Thompson seedless
Chausa, Dashehari, Langra varieties of mango are available from: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- February-march
- March-April
- April-may
- June-august
- August-september
ANS:- d. June-august
What is the ideal time for planting the unrooted cuttings of grapes directly in the field: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- March
- June
- October
- December
- January
ANS:- c. October
Black hurt and hallow hurt in potato occur due to.IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)Horticulture MCQ
- Environmental conditions
- Overuse of fertilizer
- Rodents
- Bacterial infection
- Nutrient deficiency
ANS:- a. Environmental conditions
Dieback in citrus is due to the deficiency of IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
a. Mg
b. Zn
c. Ca
d. Cu
e. S
ANS: – d. Cu
In India, micro-propagation in fruit crop is most common and popular in: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Banana
- Jackfruit
- Mango
- Guava
- Apple
ANS:- a. Banana
Which of the following onion variety is suitable for Kharif crop: IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)
- Arka super
- Bhima red
- Bhima Shweta
- Bhima super
- All of these
ANS:- d. Bhima super
Pramalini, Vikram and Chakradhar are varieties of IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2016)Horticulture MCQ
- Apple
- Lime
- Papaya
- Pomegranate
- Guava
ANS: – Lime
To get maximum yield the spacing of banana plantation for dwarf Cavendish/Robusta varieties is:
- 0.9 x 0.9
- 1.5 x 1.5
- 1.8 x 1.8
- 1.8 x 3.6
- 2.1 x 2.1
ANS:- c. 1.8 x 1.8
Coconuts are harvested during various intervals in the year. What is the economic life of the coconut palms:IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2017)
a. 25 years
b. 30 years
c. 35 years
d. 50 years
e. 60 years
ANS:- e. 60 years
Which of the following crop is generally a tropical crop:IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2017)Horticulture MCQ
a. Barley
b. Wheat
c. Maize
d. Coconut
e. Pasture grasses
ANS:- d. Coconut
Which one is a variety of onions:-(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2017)
a. Pusa Kiran
b. Agri found
c. Pusa Jal
d. Pusa Jyoti
e. None of these
ANS:- b. Agri found
Blackheart of potato is an (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2017)
a. Oxygen deficiency disorder
b. Physiological disorder
c. Disease symptoms
d. Insect attack
e. Oxygen toxicity
ANS; -a. Oxygen deficiency disorder
Citrus cracking is due to(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2017)
a. Deficiency of calcium
b. Deficiency of Nitrogen
c. Deficiency of boron
d. Deficiency of zinc
e. Toxicity of boron
ANS:- c. Deficiency of boron
Totapuri variety of mango belongs to which state:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2017)
a. Maharashtra
b. Karnataka
c. Odisha
d. Gujarat
e. Andhra Pradesh
ANS:- b. Karnataka
Ratna hybrid of mango is a cross of:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2018)
a. Amrapali x Sensation
b. Dashehari x Sensation
c. Alphonso x Neelum
d. Amrapali x Neelum
e. Neelum x Alphonso
ANS;- e. Neelum x Alphonso
What is the optimum pH required for Grape cultivation:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2018)
a. 3.5 to 4.5
b. 4.5 to 5.0
c. 5.0 to 5.5
d. 5.5 to 6.5
e. 6.5 to 7.5
ANS;- d. 5.5 to 6.5
What is the optimum pH required for Guava cultivation:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2018)Horticulture MCQ
a. 4.0 to 5.0
b. 4.5 to 5.5
c. 6.5 to 8.0
d. 7.5 to 8.5
e. More than 8.5
ANS:- c. 6.5 to 8.0
What is the optimum pH required for Banana cultivation:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2018)
a. 4.5 to 5.5
b. 4.0 to 6.0
c. 6.5 to 7.5
d. 7.5 to 8.5
e. None of these
ANS:- c. 6.5 to 7.5
In Banana which nutrient is given in the largest amount through fertigation:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2018)
a. K
b. N
c. P
d. B
e. Fe
ANS:- a. K
Which of the following is a perennial crop:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2018)
a. Sugar beet
b. Coconut
c. Banana
d. Garlic
e. Tomato
ANS:- b. Coconut
Horticulture nursery soil should be well-drained, which of the following type of soil is not suitable for nursery? (IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2018)Horticulture MCQ
a. Silt loam soil
b. Black cotton soil
c. Sandy loam soil
d. Clay loam soil
e. Loamy soil
ANS:-b. Black cotton soil
Which among the following propagation method is used in droopy/Viney:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2019)
a. Mound layering
b. Trench layering
c. Serpentine layering
d. Tip layering
e. Air layering
ANS:- c. Serpentine layering
Which among the following crop is highly sensitive to water shortage:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2019)
a. Citrus
b. Cabbage
c. Sugar beet
d. Sorghum
e. None of these
ANS:- b. Cabbage
India export maximum bananas to which of the following Arabian country :(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2019)
a. Saudi Arab
b. Qatar
c. Oman
d. Kuwait
e. None of these
ANS:- a. Saudi Arab
The commercial propagation method of Cashew is:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2019)
a. Hardwood stem cutting
b. Inarching
c. T-budding
d. Softwood grafting
e. None of these
ANS:- d. Softwood grafting
Golden revolution is related to:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Oilseeds
b. Food grains
c. Fruit production
d. Vegetables
e. Jute
ANS:- c. Fruit production
Which is the commercial Propagation method of Banana:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Seed
b. T-budding
c. Suckers
d. Ring budding
e. None of these
ANS:- c. Suckers
Crown cleaning is related to:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Cashew
b. Coconut
c. Banana
d. Ber
e. Pineapple
ANS:- b. Coconut
Pulsing is related to:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Processing of flowers
b. Pulse storage
c. Apple storage
d. Fruit production
e. None of these
ANS:-a. Processing of flowers
Which of the following is tropical fruit crop:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)Horticulture MCQ
a. Apple
b. Pear
c. Strawberry
d. Papaya
e. None of these
ANS:- d. Papaya
Removal of male Bud in Banana is known as:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. De-tasselling
b. De-silking
c. Denaveling
d. Desuckering
e. None of these
ANS:-c. Denaveling
Grape training system where they are connected with each other is known as:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Telephone
b. Kniffin
c. Skipping
d. Bower
e. Y trellis
ANS:-a. Telephone
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In which type of planting system 4 plant are planted in square in which plant to plant and row to row distance is same and plants are planted to right angle to each other:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Rectangle system
b. Hexagonal system
c. Square system
d. Quincunx system
e. None of these
ANS:- c. Square system
Botanical name of Pomegranate is:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Carica papaya
b. Punica granatum
c. Vitis vinifera
d. Musa spp.
e. Psidium guava
ANS:- b. Punica granatum
Irregular bearing is found in which variety of mango:(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Kesar
b. Pairi
c. Totapuri
d. Himsagar
e. Neelum
ANS:- a. Kesar
Which medicinal plant is known as laxative medicinal plants?(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)Horticulture MCQ
a. Ashwagandha
b. Tulsi
c. Guggul
d. Isabgol
e. Sarpagandha
ANS:-d. Isabgol
Aesthetic and shady plantation for decoration purposes?(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2020)
a. Arboriculture
b. Viticulture
c. Landscaping
d. Silviculture
e. Moriculture
ANS:- a. Arboriculture
Pungency in onion is due to(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2021)
a. Allyl propyl disulphide
b. Allyl disulphide
c. Melanin
d. Ethepon
e. None of these
ANS:- a. Allyl propyl disulphide
What is the fruit type of pineapple?(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2021)
a. Berry
b. Pome
c. Drupe
d. Sorosis
e. None of these
ANS:- d. Sorosis
Rose fruit type is known as(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2021)
a. Hip
b. Balusta
c. Berry
d. Drup
e. Syconus
ANS:-a. Hip
Blossom End Rot is in_____and is due to the deficiency of_____.(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2021)
a. Tomato, Fe
b. Tomato, Ca
c. Onion, Fe
d. Onion, Ca
e. Potato, P
ANS:- b. Tomato, Ca
What is the ICMR recommendation of Vegetables (g/day)?(IBPS AFO Mains AFO 2021)
a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 400
e. 500
ANS;- c. 300
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