Introduction to Olericulture MCQs (Quiz 2) Posted on May 5, 2026May 6, 2026Author agropublishers 0 Table of Contents Toggle Introduction to Olericulture MCQs (Quiz 2) [Explore all MCQs][Explore all MCQs] [Horticulture MCQs] [Introduction to Pomology MCQs] [Introductory Olericulture MCQs][Plant Physiology MCQs] [Plant Nutrition MCQs] [Crop Environment MCQs] [Botany MCQs ] [Soil Science MCQs] [Soil Physical Properties MCQs] [Soil Chemical Properties MCQs][Agronomy MCQs] [Cell Structure & Cell Organelles MCQs] [Gene Expression MCQs] Introduction to Olericulture MCQs (Quiz 2) [Explore all MCQs] 1. Which best defines a vegetable crop? Only leafy plants used for fodder Herbaceous plant or plant part used as food Woody perennial plant used for timber Any plant grown in orchards 2. Market gardening is characterized by _______ Intensive cultivation near urban markets Low-input subsistence farming Production for export Exclusive use of greenhouses 3. A student writes the scientific name of chili pepper in four ways. Which follows proper binomial nomenclature? capsicum Annuum annuum Capsicum Capsicum annuum Solanaceae annuum 4. A gardener records the scientific name of carrot. Which option follows binomial nomenclature rules? Apiaceae carota daucus Carota Carota Daucus Daucus carota 5. A plant completing its life cycle within one growing season is termed _______ Perennial Biennial Annual Ephemeral 6. In plant physiology, which plant part typically acts as the main “source” (producer) of photosynthates? Fruit Leaf Seed Root 7. Photosynthesis is best defined as _______ Breakdown of glucose Conversion of light energy into chemical energy Movement of nutrients in soil Loss of water from leaves 8. Protected cultivation refers to _______ Growing crops using only rainwater Growing crops without any fertilizers or pesticides Growing crops under controlled or modified environmental conditions Growing crops using large farm machinery 9. Nursery management of vegetable crops is primarily refers to _______ Testing soil for nutrient content Raising young seedlings for transplanting Harvesting mature crops from the field Storing harvested produce in cold storage 10. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants _______ Without soil, using nutrient-rich water solutions In soil with regular watering Using only compost as fertilizer Under shade nets only Loading … Question 1 of 10 __________________ [Explore all MCQs] [Horticulture MCQs] [Introduction to Pomology MCQs] [Introductory Olericulture MCQs][Plant Physiology MCQs] [Plant Nutrition MCQs] [Crop Environment MCQs] [Botany MCQs ] [Soil Science MCQs] [Soil Physical Properties MCQs] [Soil Chemical Properties MCQs][Agronomy MCQs] [Cell Structure & Cell Organelles MCQs] [Gene Expression MCQs]
