Preview Questions Horticulturist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following systems is the most efficient in delivering water directly to plant roots with minimal evaporation and runoff?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Flood irrigation

Sprinkler irrigation

Surface irrigation

Drip irrigation

Question 2: Which plant growth regulator is primarily involved in flowering induction in many plants?

Which action should you take?

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Abscisic acid

Auxins

Cytokinins

Gibberellins

Question 3: Which of the following is a major disadvantage of using chemical pesticides in pest management?

Which action should you take?

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They can lead to pest resistance and environmental harm

They are expensive and difficult to apply

They often leave no residue on the plants

They only target specific pest species

Question 4: How can the use of green manures enhance soil fertility in horticultural systems?

Which action should you take?

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By improving soil structure and increasing organic matter

By reducing soil erosion

By providing a temporary crop to harvest

By suppressing pest populations through allelopathy

Question 5: In a micro-irrigation system, what is the primary function of emitters?

Which action should you take?

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To regulate water pressure throughout the system

To filter the water to remove particulate matter

To monitor soil moisture levels

To distribute water at a controlled rate to the plants

Question 6: Which of the following is a key factor in controlling humidity levels in a greenhouse?

Which action should you take?

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Soil pH and irrigation schedule

Plant variety selection for optimal transpiration rates

Ventilation and humidity control systems

Temperature alone