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[#216] Important practice in spray carnation is
Correct Answer

(C) Disbudding

Explanation

Solution: Disbudding is an important practice in spray carnation. The practice of removing undesirable immature flower buds to maximize food for plant development is termed Disbudding. Disbudding is practiced in standard and spray or miniature carnations for quality flower production. In standard carnations, disbudding is practiced for getting good quality flowers.

[#217] Most abundant fat soluble vitamin is
Correct Answer

(D) Vitamin K

Explanation

Solution: Vitamin K is the most abundant fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins are most abundant in high-fat foods and are much better absorbed into your bloodstream when you eat them with fat. Vitamin K plays a key role in helping the blood clot and preventing excessive bleeding.
The most common foods with high vitamin K are green leafy vegetables such as kale, collard greens, broccoli, spinach, cabbage and lettuce.

[#218] Most ideal method for top working in Mango mango is
Correct Answer

(C) Side grafting

Explanation

Solution: Side grafting is the most ideal method for top working in Mango. Top working is the method of rejuvenation of an old mango tree. Side grafting is a process of a plant graft in which the scion is inserted into the side of the stock and the aerial head of the stock permitted to grow until a union is established between stock and scion.

[#219] Vegetable crops occupy only . . . . . . . . % of the total cultivated area.
Correct Answer

(C) 2.8

Explanation

Solution: Vegetable crops occupy only 2.8% of the total cultivated area. The area under cultivation of fruits stood at 9.6 million hectares while vegetables were cultivated at 10.86 million hectares. Uttar Pradesh has become India's largest vegetable producer, whereas West Bengal is in the second position in terms of the production of vegetables. According to FAO (2020), India is the largest producer of ginger and okra among vegetables and ranks second in the production of Potatoes, Onions, Cauliflowers, Brinjal, Cabbages, etc.

[#220] Night temperature requerement for tomato is
Correct Answer

(B) 15° - 20°C

Explanation

Solution: The night temperature requirement for tomatoes is 15° - 20°C . They need full sun, rich soil, and warm temperatures. The ideal nighttime temperatures range between 59 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit with daytime temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees F. When temperatures fall above or below these ranges, problems with growth, flowering and fruit production occur.