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