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[#141] Buttoning is related to which vegetable crops?
Correct Answer

(A) Cauliflower

Explanation

Solution: Buttoning is related to cauliflower crops. It is a type of disorder of cauliflower and is identified by the development of small 'buttons' while the plants are small and consequently, the curds get open. Lower and Higher temperatures at the time of planting, Low Soil moisture, and nutrient deficiencies like nitrogen and micronutrient deficiencies lead to buttoning of cauliflower, a condition with smaller heads. Planting aged saplings are also one of the main reason for buttoning.

[#142] Arka Krishika is a variety of
Correct Answer

(D) Gerbera

Explanation

Solution: Arka Krishika is a variety of Gerbera . This is the desi variety of gerbera, released by ICAR-horticultural Research. Flowers are the double type with yellow colour. Its Yield is 400 to 425 flowers/m 2 /year. It is usually used as a Cut flower and for floral decoration. The most important characteristic is it is suitable for open field cultivation.

[#143] Epicotyl grafting is practiced in case of
Correct Answer

(A) Mango

Explanation

Solution: Epicotyl grafting is practiced in the case of Mango . Epicotyl grafting is a technique for faster multiplication of mango. Grafting is the process of joining two separate plant parts so that they will unite and continue to grow as a single plant. Epicotyl grafting is a special type of grafting mostly practiced in mango propagation. It is also called stone grafting because mango stones are used as propagation material to produce rootstocks.

[#144] Collection of trees is called
Correct Answer

(A) Arboretum

Explanation

Solution: The collection of trees is called Arboretum . It is a botanical garden developed and devoted to trees. It is a place where trees, shrubs and sometimes herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes. An arboretum may be a collection in its own right or a part of a botanical garden.

[#145] Optimum seed rate to get desired population of okra (kg/ha) in Kharif season is
Correct Answer

(A) 8 - 10

Explanation

Solution: The optimum seed rate to get the desired population of okra (kg/ha) in the Kharif season is 8 - 10. Seed rate is the quantity of seed of a crop that is required to sow a unit area of land for optimum crop production. To maintain optimum plant population in the field for higher yield harvest. To prevent seed wastage from excess sowing reduces the initial cost of production.