Junior instructor -horticulture -INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 46/2017/OL
Category Code: 496/2015
Exam: Junior Instructor (Horticulture)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 07-06-2017
Department Industrial Training
Alphacode A
Question1:-The highest peak in India, Mount K2 is situated in which of the following ?
A:-Ladakh
B:-Karakoram
C:-Himadri
D:-Himachal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-River Kabani is the tributary of
A:-Tapti
B:-Krishna
C:-Kaveri
D:-Mahanadi
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Who is known as the “Father of Indian Unrest” ?
A:-Balagangadhar Thilak
B:-Lala Lajpat Rai
C:-Bipin Chandra Pal
D:-Atmaram Pandurang
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Self respect movement was the contribution of
A:-Swami Vivekananda
B:-E.V. Ramaswami Naicker
C:-Jyotiba Phule
D:-Annie Besant
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted by
A:-Lord Rippon
B:-Lord Irwin
C:-Lord Lytton
D:-Lord Cornwallis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-As per the census of 2011, the life expectancy of females in India is
A:-67.7 yrs
B:-66.6 yrs
C:-64.4 yrs
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-The yellow colour in the map shows
A:-Wells
B:-Farmland
C:-Forest
D:-Water bodies
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-Additional tax imposed on tax is called
A:-GST
B:-Service tax
C:-Cess
D:-Surcharge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-The `12^(th)` Five Year Plan gave emphasis on
A:-Education
B:-Energy Production
C:-Sustainable development
D:-Removal of poverty
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-The Right to Education Act was passed in the year
A:-2009
B:-2008
C:-2007
D:-2006
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-The temple entry proclamation in Travancore was announced on
A:-22 November 1936
B:-12 November 1936
C:-22 January 1936
D:-12 January 1936
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-A. K. Gopalan was the volunteer captain of
A:-Salt Sathyagraha
B:-Vaikom Sathyagraha
C:-Guruvayoor Sathyagraha
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The consecration of the idol of Lord Shiva at Aruvippuram was done by
A:-K. Kelappan
B:-T. K. Madhavan
C:-Chattambi Swamikal
D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-The Punnapra-Vayalar protest in 1946 was against the administrative reforms of
A:-C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer
B:-N. V. Joseph
C:-C. Keshavan
D:-Shanmugam Chetty
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The first organised revolt against the British in Kerala is
A:-Pazhassi Revolt
B:-Battle of Colachel
C:-Attingal Revolt
D:-Malabar Rebellion
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-The number of countries participated in the Rio Olympics in 2016 were
A:-225
B:-250
C:-215
D:-205
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-The Head quarters of BCCI is in
A:-Sreenagar
B:-Mumbai
C:-Chennai
D:-Gujarath
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-Who has been recently appointed as the new law secretory of India ?
A:-Ajith Patel
B:-Rajesh Mishra
C:-Suresh Chandra
D:-Nitesh Thakur
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Which among the following countries has been recently launched the world’s First Hack Proof” Quatum satellite
A:-India
B:-Russia
C:-China
D:-USA
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-‘The Last Enemy’ is the autobiography of
A:-Richard Hilari
B:-Adam Smith
C:-C. S. Louis
D:-Bernard Shaw
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-Plant which is suitable as a central specimen in garden
A:-Rain tree
B:-Christmas tree
C:-Bougainvillea
D:-Banyan tree
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Which propagation method is not normally used for Cashew propagation ?
A:-Epicotyl grafting
B:-Softwood grafting
C:-Air layering
D:-Cleft grafting
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Which fruit among below is most suitable for jam making ?
A:-Banana
B:-Pineapple
C:-Guava
D:-Sweet Orange
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-CPCRI is located in
A:-Kasargode
B:-Cochin
C:-Bangalore
D:-Calicut
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Plant suitable for topiary
A:-Tecoma
B:-Clerodendron
C:-Duranta
D:-Thunbergia
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Plant suitable for Bonsai making and which is easily available
A:-Rain tree
B:-Banyan tree
C:-Acacia
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Turmeric is propagated by
A:-Rhizomes
B:-Corms
C:-Tubers
D:-Seeds
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-Propagation of Pineapple is done by
A:-Suckers
B:-Slips
C:-Crown
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-West coast tall is a variety of which plantation crop
A:-Mango
B:-Topioca
C:-Coconut
D:-Banana
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Acid soils can be reclaimed by adding
A:-Lime
B:-Gypsum
C:-Both
D:-Rock Phosphate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-Which spice is called as a King of Spice ?
A:-Cardamom
B:-Black pepper
C:-Vanilla
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Culinary purpose variety of Banana
A:-Monthan
B:-Dwarf Cavendish
C:-Robusta
D:-Poovan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Main feature of English garden
A:-Rockery
B:-Lawn
C:-Border
D:-Lanterns
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Japanese garden do not have
A:-Terrace garden
B:-Stone lantern
C:-Stream
D:-Sand garden
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Pomology refers to
A:-Study of vegetables
B:-Study of spices
C:-Study of plantation crops
D:-Study of fruits
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Air layering is also known as
A:-Indian layering
B:-Chinese layering
C:-Japanese layering
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-Select a crop which is multiplied only through vegetative method of propagation
A:-Pineapple
B:-Tamarind
C:-Jack
D:-Sapota
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-Select the crop where seed propagation is necessary
A:-Guava
B:-Sapota
C:-Papaya
D:-Jack
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-National fruit of India
A:-Mango
B:-Banana
C:-Guava
D:-Grape
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Banana is propagated vegetatively by means of
A:-Suckers
B:-Rhizome
C:-Tuber
D:-Seed
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The art of training plants to different shapes is known as
A:-Trophy
B:-Topiary
C:-Pergola
D:-Moribana
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-For growing pepper as bush, which part of the plant is used
A:-Tuberous root
B:-Seeds
C:-Tuber
D:-Lateral branches
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Which of the following is the quickest method of lawn making ?
A:-Seeding
B:-Dibbling
C:-Turfing
D:-Turf plastering
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Pineapple research station is situated in
A:-Vazhakulam
B:-Vellanikkara
C:-Idukki
D:-Kasargode
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-Vegetative part of the plant separated from mother plant and become a new plant is called
A:-Grafting
B:-In-arching
C:-Cutting
D:-Layering
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-For jelly production what is required in fruit
A:-Protein
B:-Pectin
C:-Sourness
D:-Sweetness
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Mosaic disease is caused by
A:-Bacteria
B:-Fungi
C:-Nematode
D:-Virus
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-Neelum is a variety of
A:-Grape
B:-Papaya
C:-Mango
D:-Apple
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Contour farming is adopted in
A:-Plains
B:-Plateaus
C:-River banks
D:-Slopes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-In India post-harvest losses of fruit and vegetable is _________ percent of the total production.
A:-15-20
B:-50-50
C:-40-45
D:-25-30
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Blue colour tag is issued for
A:-Certified seed
B:-Foundation seed
C:-Nucleus seed
D:-Foundation seed
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-The chemical, which attracts opposite sex insects of a species, is known as
A:-Hormones
B:-Allomones
C:-Kairomones
D:-Pheromones
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Piercing and sucking type mouth-parts are present in the insect
A:-Hemiptera
B:-Orthoptera
C:-Lepidoptera
D:-Isoptera
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-Beetles belong to order
A:-Lepidoptera
B:-Isoptera
C:-Coleoptera
D:-Diptera
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-Anemometer measures
A:-Rainfall
B:-Relative humidity
C:-Sunlight
D:-wind speed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-The shoot and fruit borers, jassids, spider mites and leaf rollers are the major pests of which of the following
vegetable crops ?
A:-Tomato
B:-Okra or Bhindi
C:-Cucumber
D:-Peas
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that uses plants that need very little
A:-Water
B:-Sunlight
C:-Clean air
D:-Soil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-Propagation of onion is done by
A:-Suckers
B:-Separation
C:-Division
D:-Cuttings
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-Most commonly used vegetative propagation method in Rose
A:-Layering
B:-Grafting
C:-Budding
D:-Tissue culture
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-Suitable medium for Orchid cultivation
A:-Soil + Sand
B:-Soil + Broken bricks
C:-Coir Pith + Broken bricks
D:-Wood Chips + Broken bricks
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-Which of this is not a garden style ?
A:-English
B:-Moghul
C:-French
D:-American
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Yellowing of lawn grass indicates deficiency of which nutrient
A:-Nitrogen
B:-Phosphorus
C:-Potassium
D:-Oxygen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Which irrigation method is most suitable for lawns/turfs ?
A:-Drip
B:-Furrow
C:-Basin
D:-Sprinkler
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-To control damage by earthworms and termites in lawn which method of the following can be used ?
A:-Manuring
B:-Rolling
C:-Weeding
D:-Replanting
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-Japanese method of flower arrangement is known as
A:-Ikenobo
B:-Ikebana
C:-Morimono
D:-Moribana
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Which of the following greenhouse styles is recommended for hilly areas ?
A:-Lean to
B:-Even span
C:-Uneven span
D:-Ridge and Furrow
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Zen Gardens are also known as
A:-Japanese Garden
B:-Italian Garden
C:-Mughal Garden
D:-English Garden
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-In a formal garden the imaginary central line is known as
A:-Focal point
B:-Hedges
C:-Axis
D:-Edges
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Which of the following indoor plants is poisonous ?
A:-Cordyline
B:-Chlorophytum
C:-Diffenbachia
D:-Draceana
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Ixora can be classified into which of the following ?
A:-Herbs
B:-Shrubs
C:-Trees
D:-Climbers
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Technique that control shape, size and direction of plant growth is known as
A:-Training
B:-Topiary
C:-Thinning
D:-Dis budding
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The best method to propagate a good quality Jack fruit tree is
A:-Seed propagation
B:-Tongue grafting
C:-Approach grafting
D:-Layering
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Rooting chemical “Rootex” contains
A:-IAA
B:-IBA
C:-Kinetin
D:-2, 4-D
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-The garden style of Malampuzha garden is
A:-Formal
B:-Informal
C:-Free style
D:-Japanese
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Plant suitable for Pergolas among the following
A:-Jasmine
B:-Casuarina
C:-Tuja
D:-Phyllanthus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Chamber used to perform tissue culture operation in aseptic conditions
A:-Laminar Air flow
B:-Autoclave
C:-Alcohol lamps
D:-Culture medium
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Small piece of plant used to begin tissue culture is termed
A:-Ex plant
B:-Mother plant
C:-Root stock
D:-Scion
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Mushroom is the fruiting body of
A:-Virus
B:-Bacteria
C:-Fungus
D:-Phytoplasma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Which of the following is not suitable for mushroom cultivation ?
A:-Wood
B:-Paddy straw
C:-Banana palm fibre
D:-Soil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-Organism used for making vermi compost
A:-Bacteria
B:-Bugs
C:-Snails
D:-Earth Worm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Bunchy top of banana is a virus transmitted by
A:-Thrips
B:-Aphids
C:-White flies
D:-Jassids
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Apiculture deals with
A:-Flowers
B:-Fruits
C:-Bees
D:-Vegetables
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Pankhuri is
A:-Dried mango
B:-Dried rose petals
C:-Mango pulp
D:-Pineapple pulp
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Most commonly used medium for tissue culture is
A:-MS medium
B:-TS medium
C:-BT medium
D:-CT medium
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Green Façade is the term used in which of the following
A:-Vermi culture
B:-Green manuring
C:-Seri culture
D:-Vertical gardening
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Photoperiodism is
A:-Bending of shoot towards source of light
B:-Effect of light/dark durations on the physiological processes
C:-Movement of chloroplast in cell in response to light
D:-Effect of light on chlorophyll synthesis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Which organic acid often used as a preservative occurs naturally in cinnamon ?
A:-Citric acid
B:-Benzoic acid
C:-Tartaric acid
D:-Lactic acid
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The devastating impact of plant disease on human suffering and survival was first realized by epidemic of
A:-Brown spot of Rice in Bengal
B:-Late blight of potato in USA
C:-Late blight of potato in Ireland
D:-Rust of wheat in India
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Which of the following nutrients come under Macro nutrients ?
A:-Iron
B:-Sodium
C:-Nitrogen
D:-Zinc
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Powdery mildew disease is a serious problem of which of the following crops ?
A:-Capsicum
B:-Okra
C:-Pea
D:-Cucurbits
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Golden revolution is related to the production of
A:-Horticulture
B:-Pulse
C:-Oil seeds
D:-Fish
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-Plastic mulches are used in vegetable production for
A:-Moisture conservation
B:-Weed control
C:-Disease control
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Rag doll method is used to determine
A:-Seed purity
B:-Seed sampling
C:-Seed germination
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Based on agronomic classification Glyricidia comes under
A:-Fodders
B:-Green manure
C:-Fibre crops
D:-Spices
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Vellayani Hraswa, H-97, Sree Rekha are varieties of
A:-Cucumber
B:-Tomato
C:-Tapioca
D:-Brinjal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Rapid multiplication method is practised in
A:-Beans
B:-Cucumber
C:-Tapioca
D:-Pepper
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-With a spacing of 2 meter X 2 meter the no. of plants that can be accommodated in one hectare of land is
A:-2260
B:-2310
C:-2500
D:-1730
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-Kew is a variety of
A:-Sapota
B:-Mango
C:-Banana
D:-Pineapple
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Pollu beetle is a pest of
A:-Rice
B:-Coconut
C:-Pepper
D:-Tomato
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-No. of Njattuvelas
A:-12
B:-7
C:-24
D:-27
Correct Answer:- Option-D