| Post Name | Junior instructor -horticulture -INDUSTRIAL TRAINING |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 046/2017/OL |
| Category Code | 496/2015 |
| Date of Test | 7 June 2017 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
The highest peak in India, Mount K2 is situated in which of the following ?
Answer
B. Karakoram
2
River Kabani is the tributary of
Answer
C. Kaveri
3
Who is known as the "Father of Indian Unrest" ?
Answer
A. Balagangadhar Thilak
4
Self respect movement was the contribution of
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B. E.V. Ramaswami Naicker
5
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted by
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C. Lord Lytton
6
As per the census of 2011, the life expectancy of females in India is
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A. 67.7 yrs
7
The yellow colour in the map shows
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B. Farmland
8
Additional tax imposed on tax is called
Answer
D. Surcharge
9
The 12th Five Year Plan gave emphasis on
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C. Sustainable development
10
The Right to Education Act was passed in the year
Answer
A. 2009
11
The temple entry proclamation in Travancore was announced on
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B. 12 November 1936
12
A. K. Gopalan was the volunteer captain of
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C. Guruvayoor Sathyagraha
13
The consecration of the idol of Lord Shiva at Aruvippuram was done by
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D. Sree Narayana Guru
14
The Punnapra-Vayalar protest in 1946 was against the administrative reforms of
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A. C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer
15
The first organised revolt against the British in Kerala is
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C. Attingal Revolt
16
The number of countries participated in the Rio Olympics in 2016 were
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D. 205
17
The Head quarters of BCCI is in
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B. Mumbai
18
Who has been recently appointed as the new law secretory of India ?
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C. Suresh Chandra
19
Which among the following countries has been recently launched the world's First Hack Proof" Quatum satellite
Answer
C. China
20
'The Last Enemy' is the autobiography of
Answer
A. Richard Hilari
21
Plant which is suitable as a central specimen in garden
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B. Christmas tree
22
Which propagation method is not normally used for Cashew propagation ?
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A. Epicotyl grafting
23
Which fruit among below is most suitable for jam making ?
Answer
B. Pineapple
24
CPCRI is located in
Answer
A. Kasargode
25
Plant suitable for topiary
Answer
C. Duranta
26
Plant suitable for Bonsai making and which is easily available
Answer
B. Banyan tree
27
Turmeric is propagated by
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A. Rhizomes
28
Propagation of Pineapple is done by
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D. All of these
29
West coast tall is a variety of which plantation crop
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C. Coconut
30
Acid soils can be reclaimed by adding
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A. Lime
31
Which spice is called as a King of Spice ?
Answer
B. Black pepper
32
Culinary purpose variety of Banana
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A. Monthan
33
Main feature of English garden
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B. Lawn
34
Japanese garden do not have
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A. Terrace garden
35
Pomology refers to
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D. Study of fruits
36
Air layering is also known as
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B. Chinese layering
37
Select a crop which is multiplied only through vegetative method of propagation
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A. Pineapple
38
Select the crop where seed propagation is necessary
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C. Papaya
39
National fruit of India
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A. Mango
40
Banana is propagated vegetatively by means of
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A. Suckers
41
The art of training plants to different shapes is known as
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B. Topiary
42
For growing pepper as bush, which part of the plant is used
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D. Lateral branches
43
Which of the following is the quickest method of lawn making ?
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C. Turfing
44
Pineapple research station is situated in
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A. Vazhakulam
45
Vegetative part of the plant separated from mother plant and become a new plant is called
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C. Cutting
46
For jelly production what is required in fruit
Answer
B. Pectin
47
Mosaic disease is caused by
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D. Virus
48
Neelum is a variety of
Answer
C. Mango
49
Contour farming is adopted in
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D. Slopes
50
In India post-harvest losses of fruit and vegetable is _________ percent of the total production.
Answer
D. 25-30
51
Blue colour tag is issued for
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A. Certified seed
52
The chemical, which attracts opposite sex insects of a species, is known as
Answer
D. Pheromones
53
Piercing and sucking type mouth-parts are present in the insect
Answer
A. Hemiptera
54
Beetles belong to order
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C. Coleoptera
55
Anemometer measures
Answer
D. wind speed
56
The shoot and fruit borers, jassids, spider mites and leaf rollers are the major pests of which of the following vegetable crops ?
Answer
B. Okra or Bhindi
57
Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that uses plants that need very little
Answer
A. Water
58
Propagation of onion is done by
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B. Separation
59
Most commonly used vegetative propagation method in Rose
Answer
C. Budding
60
Suitable medium for Orchid cultivation
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D. Wood Chips + Broken bricks
61
Which of this is not a garden style ?
Answer
D. American
62
Yellowing of lawn grass indicates deficiency of which nutrient
Answer
A. Nitrogen
63
Which irrigation method is most suitable for lawns/turfs ?
Answer
D. Sprinkler
64
To control damage by earthworms and termites in lawn which method of the following can be used ?
Answer
B. Rolling
65
Japanese method of flower arrangement is known as
Answer
B. Ikebana
66
Which of the following greenhouse styles is recommended for hilly areas ?
Answer
D. Ridge and Furrow
67
Zen Gardens are also known as
Answer
A. Japanese Garden
68
In a formal garden the imaginary central line is known as
Answer
C. Axis
69
Which of the following indoor plants is poisonous ?
Answer
C. Diffenbachia
70
Ixora can be classified into which of the following ?
Answer
B. Shrubs
71
Technique that control shape, size and direction of plant growth is known as
Answer
A. Training
72
The best method to propagate a good quality Jack fruit tree is
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C. Approach grafting
73
Rooting chemical "Rootex" contains
Answer
B. IBA
74
The garden style of Malampuzha garden is
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C. Free style
75
Plant suitable for Pergolas among the following
Answer
A. Jasmine
76
Chamber used to perform tissue culture operation in aseptic conditions
Answer
A. Laminar Air flow
77
Small piece of plant used to begin tissue culture is termed
Answer
A. Ex plant
78
Mushroom is the fruiting body of
Answer
C. Fungus
79
Which of the following is not suitable for mushroom cultivation ?
Answer
D. Soil
80
Organism used for making vermi compost
Answer
D. Earth Worm
81
Bunchy top of banana is a virus transmitted by
Answer
B. Aphids
82
Apiculture deals with
Answer
C. Bees
83
Pankhuri is
Answer
B. Dried rose petals
84
Most commonly used medium for tissue culture is
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A. MS medium
85
Green Façade is the term used in which of the following
Answer
D. Vertical gardening
86
Photoperiodism is
Answer
B. Effect of light/dark durations on the physiological processes
87
Which organic acid often used as a preservative occurs naturally in cinnamon ?
Answer
B. Benzoic acid
88
The devastating impact of plant disease on human suffering and survival was first realized by epidemic of
Answer
C. Late blight of potato in Ireland
89
Which of the following nutrients come under Macro nutrients ?
Answer
C. Nitrogen
90
Powdery mildew disease is a serious problem of which of the following crops ?
Answer
D. Cucurbits
91
Golden revolution is related to the production of
Answer
A. Horticulture
92
Plastic mulches are used in vegetable production for
Answer
D. All of these
93
Rag doll method is used to determine
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C. Seed germination
94
Based on agronomic classification Glyricidia comes under
Answer
B. Green manure
95
Vellayani Hraswa, H-97, Sree Rekha are varieties of
Answer
C. Tapioca
96
Rapid multiplication method is practised in
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D. Pepper
97
With a spacing of 2 meter X 2 meter the no. of plants that can be accommodated in one hectare of land is
Answer
C. 2500
98
Kew is a variety of
Answer
D. Pineapple
99
Pollu beetle is a pest of
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C. Pepper
100
No. of Njattuvelas
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D. 27
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