Q. What portion of the stem of a cutting should be coated with rooting hormone?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
The portion of the stem that will be under the media.
Horticultural Science MCQs and Notes
Q. Why is it important to evenly space the cuttings in the rooting medium?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
To make the best use of the propagation space.
Q. It is important to firm the soil around the base of the cutting due to following reasons:
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Both A and B
Q. How far should cuttings be inserted into the rooting media?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
1 to 2 inch
Q. How many seconds should a cutting be held in a liquid IBA rooting hormone?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
5
Q. Why must a hole or furrow be made in the growing media before sticking the cutting?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
To prevent the rooting hormone from getting knocked off the end of the cutting.
Q. Why are rooting hormones applied to cuttings?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
To promote the production of a new root system.
Q. When sticking a hard wood cutting, how many nodes should be under the rooting medium?
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
At least 1
Q. When taking the cutting from the stock plant, at what angle should the cut be made?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
45-degrees
Q. The bottom leaves from the cutting should be removed before "sticking" the cutting for which of the following reasons.
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Neither A nor B