Q. What is the optimum length for most of cuttings?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
6 to 8 inches
Horticultural Science MCQs and Notes
Q. Why is it important to transport cutting from the field to the propagation area in a plastic bag?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
To help maintain the moisture level of the cutting stock.
Q. Why is it important to select cutting free of berries and flowers?
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Because they consume much of the food stored and produced by the cutting.
Q. Which of these four plants which are propagated from herbaceous cuttings.
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Coleus and Geranium.
Q. What are two of the most important qualities for selecting a rooting media?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Water holding capacity and Air holding capacity
Q. This mineral is exposed to high heat and expanded. It is often used as a propagation media.
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Vermiculite
Q. Quinine alkaloids are present in
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Cinchona bark
Q. Which type of cutting is taken in the dormant season when tissues are fully matured and lignified.
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Hardwood
Q. Any detached plant part which, when placed under favorable conditions will produce a new plant identical to the parent plant is called a:
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Cutting