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