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

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  1. Newyork

  2. Paris

  3. Belgium

  4. Delhi

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Correct Option: C
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.

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 ________________.

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  1. Turf management

  2. Oenology

  3. Arboriculture

  4. Olericulture

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Correct Option: C
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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. 

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

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  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
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.

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

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  1. Grey house

  2. Laboratory

  3. Greenhouse

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
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. 

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

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  1. Rose

  2. Tulip

  3. Carnation

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
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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.

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

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  1. Green revolution

  2. Golden revolution

  3. White revolution

  4. Blue revolution

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Correct Option: B
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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.      

Which of the following is wrongly matched ___________________.

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  1. Green revolution-High yielding variety

  2. White revolution- Milk

  3. Blue revolution-Fish

  4. Golden revolution-potatoes

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Among the given options all are true because green revolution is the increase in production using high yielding varieties seeds, white revolution is the development of milk production and blue revolution is to increase the production of fish. But the statement which says that golden revolution is increase in potato production is not true because golden revolution is the improvement in horticulture.

The oldest horticultural society of the world is ___________________.

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  1. The Ottawa Horticultural Society

  2. Ancient Society of York Florists

  3. Royal Horticultural Society

  4. The Acton Horticultural Society

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The oldest horticultural society of the world is Ancient Society of York Florists. It was founded in the year 1768. They conduct about four horticultural shows every year in York of United Kingdom.

Golden revolution in India is the time period between which of the following years _______________.

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  1. 1985-1990

  2. 1991-2003

  3. 1951-1965

  4. 1966-1970

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Correct Option: B
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.      

Which of the following is responsible for export promotion and development of floriculture in India.

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  1. BSI

  2. NCBI

  3. APEDA

  4. FCI

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

APEDA which stands for Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is responsible for export promotion and development of floriculture in India. 

It also has following functions: development of industries relating to the scheduled products for export, registration of persons as exporters of the scheduled products, improving packaging and marketing etc.