Introduction to Olericulture MCQs (Quiz 8)

1. In a tomato field, a grower removes plants showing mosaic symptoms, yellowing, and stunting. What is the primary purpose of this roguing?

2. What is the term for the minimum distance between plants that prevents any noticeable competition for resources?

3. Which of the following is NOT a typical consequence of bolting in leafy vegetables like spinach or lettuce?

4. A farmer installs a naturally ventilated polytunnel for capsicum cultivation. On a humid summer day, they notice a high incidence of powdery mildew. Which microclimate modification is most likely the primary cause?

5. Which of the following correctly matches the plant with its lifespan classification?

6. In which of the following scenarios would bolting be LEAST likely to occur?

7. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of climacteric fruits?

8. In a tomato plant, the conversion of green chloroplasts to red chromoplasts occurs during which stage?

9. Few students in a horticulture class wrote the scientific name of radish. Which version is correctly formatted?

10. Which of the following plant processes is primarily regulated by ethylene?