Introduction to Olericulture MCQs (Quiz 3) Posted on May 6, 2026May 6, 2026Author agropublishers 0 Table of Contents Toggle Introduction to Olericulture MCQs (Quiz 3) [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 3) [Explore all MCQs] 1. ________________ is a cool-season crop that grows best at moderate temperatures Chili Pumpkin Okra Cabbage 2. Ethylene is a plant hormone best known for its role in _______ Root growth Nitrogen fixation Fruit ripening and aging Water absorption 3. A long-day vegetable plant requires __________ to induce flowering Extended daylight Short photoperiod Low temperature only No light 4. Which of the following is written correctly as per binomial nomenclature rules? Tomato lycopersicum Solanum lycopersicum Lycopersicum Solanum Solanaceae tomato 5. Physiological maturity in vegetables is _______ Beginning of senescence Start of ripening Stage of maximum market value Completion of growth and development 6. In vegetable production, mulching contributes to water management by _______ Reducing soil fertility Increasing evaporation Reducing evaporation and conserving soil moisture Increasing weed growth 7. Soil organic matter primarily improves _________ Plant height Pest resistance Soil color only Water holding capacity and nutrient retention 8. Salinity in irrigation water primarily affects plants by _______ Increasing growth rate Enhancing photosynthesis Causing osmotic stress and ion toxicity Improving nutrient uptake 9. Bolting in vegetable plants is associated with ___________ Thickening of fruit walls Yellowing and dropping of leaves Premature flowering and seed formation Rapid root growth 10. Which of the following vegetables is grown for its underground modified stem? Turnip Carrot Radish Potato 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]
