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