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Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

Branch of horticulture that deals with growing, marketing flowers and ornamental plants as well as flower arrangement is called ______________.

  1. Sericulture

  2. Pisciculture

  3. Floriculture

  4. All of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Branch of horticulture that deals with growing, marketing flowers and ornamental plants as well as flower arrangement is called floriculture. It is also called as flower farming. Development of new varieties of flowers is the main occupation of floriculturists. 

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

The branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants.

  1. Floriculture

  2. Sericulture

  3. Pisciculture

  4. Horticulture
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Horticulture has been defined as the culture of plants, mainly for food, materials, comfort and beauty. According to an American horticulture scholar, "Horticulture is the growing of flowers, fruits and vegetables, and of plants for ornament and fancy." A more precise definition can be given as "The cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamental plants as well as many additional services". It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, soil management, landscape and garden design, construction and maintenance, and arboriculture. In contrast to agriculture, horticulture does not include large-scale crop production or animal husbandry.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

Highest area under production of fresh flowers is seen in ______________.

  1. Karnataka

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamilnadu

  4. Telangana
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Production of flowers of different varieties by plant breeding technique is one of the main functions of floriculture. Highest area under production of fresh flowers is seen in Karnataka. About 29,700 hectares of land in Karnataka is under floriculture cultivation. 

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

Desh Bhagat School of Horticulture Sciences a prestigious institution to promote research in horticultural studies is located in ________________.

  1. Dehradun

  2. Maharasthra

  3. Kodaikanal

  4. Punjab
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Explanation

Desh Bhagat School of Horticulture Sciences a prestigious institution to promote research in horticultural studies is located in Amloh, Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab. It is established in the year 2012 which has four campuses located at Amloh, Shri Muktsar Sahib, Moga and Chandigarh and an international campus at Kenya.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) is the world's leading independent organization of horticultural scientists is based in ______________.

  1. Newyork

  2. Paris

  3. Belgium

  4. Delhi
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Explanation

Belgium

The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) is the world's leading independent organization of horticultural scientists. Its aim is "to promote and encourage research and education in all branches of horticultural science and to facilitate cooperation and knowledge transfer on a global scale through its symposia and congresses (International Horticultural Congress),publications and scientific structure." Membership is open to all interested researchers, educators, students and horticultural industry professionals.

The society dates from 1864, and was formally constituted in 1959. It is based in Leuven, Belgium, and is a founding member of the Global Horticultural Initiative.[5] In 2008, it has over 7,000 members from about 150 countries.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

Branch of science which deals with study of, and the selection, plant, care, and removal of, individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants is called ________________.

  1. Turf management

  2. Oenology

  3. Arboriculture

  4. Olericulture
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Explanation

Branch of science which deals with study of, and the selection, plant, care, and removal of, individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants is called Arboriculture. This branch of science deals with, how the plants grow and respond to cultural practices and their environment. 

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

Which of the following statements are true

A. Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes

B. Growth of ornamental plant is included under floriculture

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Among the given statements both are true. Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes and their growth and culture is included under floriculture. It deals with growing, marketing flowers and ornamental plants as well as flower arrangement.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

A structure with walls and roof generally made of transparent material generally used to grow plants under controlled climatic conditions is called _________________.

  1. Grey house

  2. Laboratory

  3. Greenhouse

  4. None of these
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Explanation

A structure with walls and roof generally made of transparent material generally used to grow plants under controlled climatic conditions is called greenhouse. It possess all the desirable qualities like ventilation, heating, carbon dioxide enrichment etc. Material used can be of glass or plastic. 

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

The important floricultural crops in the international cut flower trade are ________________.

  1. Rose

  2. Tulip

  3. Carnation

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Cut flowers are the flowers cut along with leaf and a bit of stem usually for decorative purposes. These are mostly flower buds. The important floricultural crops in the international cut flower trade are rose, tulip, carnation, orchids, archilea, anthuriu, chrysanthemum, lilies etc.

Multiple choice civics agriculture in india - i : introduction agricultural reforms indian agriculture problem and policies plantation of crops

A significant increase in the production of horticultural products is called ___________________.

  1. Green revolution

  2. Golden revolution

  3. White revolution

  4. Blue revolution
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A significant increase in the production of horticultural products is called Golden revolution. In India period between 1991 and 2003 is termed as the period of Golden Revolution.