MCQs Horticulture [18] Posted on 2024-07-21Author admin 1. Carotenoids are organic pigments produced by plants. Which of the following is NOT a carotenoid? Lycopene Chlorophyll Beta-carotene Lutein 2. Which of the following characteristics best describes vines? None of these They are herbaceous plants They have a shrubby growth habit They have a climbing growth habit 3. Why is it important to gradually expose seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting? To harden off the plants To increase plant height To enhance root growth To prevent pest attacks 4. What is one of the primary health benefits of carotenoids like beta-carotene and lutein? They enhance muscle growth They protect cells from oxidative damage They regulate blood pressure They promote fat storage 5. Carotenoids are organic pigments produced by different plants including Brassicaceae vegetables, it is responsible for ——-. Giving green color Enhancing the vegetable’s shelf life Giving yellow and orange colors Providing a bitter taste 6. What type of leaf venation has a single main vein running down the center? Reticulate Net-like Dichotomous Parallel 7. The ability of a single cell to give rise to all the differentiated cells in an organism is called———– Unipotency Pluripotency Multipotency Totipotency 8. ———— is a technique in which a single bud is inserted as scion into a rootstock Inarching Budding Grafting All of these 9. What is the ideal characteristic of nursery soil? Heavy clay with high nutrient and water holding capacity Sandy soil Well-drained and fertile All of these 10. In ripened bananas, the aroma is mainly attributed to the presence of____________________ None of these Alcohols Easters Aldehydes Loading … Question 1 of 10