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Challenge Details
Horticulture
Questions
15
Full Marks
15
Negative
0.25
Duration
15 min
Solutions & Explanations
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1
Equilateral triangular system of orchard layout is also known as:
A Square
B Hexagonal
C Rectangular
D Quincunx
E Contour
Explanation
The hexagonal system of orchard planting is based on equilateral triangles. It accommodates about 15% more plants than the square system and makes more efficient use of land, especially in flat terrain.
2
In hills, the suitable method of orchard layout is:
A Contour
B Square
C Hexagonal
D Rectangular
E Quincunx
Explanation
The contour system of orchard planting is most suitable for hilly terrain as it follows the natural contours of the land. It helps in soil and water conservation by reducing runoff and erosion on slopes.
3
In hexagonal system, how many more plants can be accommodated than the square system?
A 10% more
B 15% more
C 20% more
D 25% more
E 30% more
Explanation
The hexagonal planting system can accommodate about 15% more plants per unit area compared to the square system, because each tree is equidistant from six neighboring trees rather than four.
4
Fruiting can be induced by:
A NAA
B 2,4-D
C IAA
D All of these
E Ethephon only
Explanation
Fruiting in horticultural crops can be induced by various plant growth regulators including NAA (naphthalene acetic acid), 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), and IAA (indole acetic acid), all of which are auxins.
5
Which of the following is NOT a fruit preservation method?
A Drying
B Canning
C Freezing
D Grafting
E Pickling
Explanation
Grafting is a vegetative propagation technique used to join plant parts, not a method of fruit preservation. The actual preservation methods include drying, canning, freezing, pickling, and chemical preservation.
6
Flowering in mangoes occurs on:
A One-year-old terminal buds
B Two-year-old terminal buds
C Whole plant
D Old branches
E New growth shoots
Explanation
Mango flowers on one-year-old terminal buds (current season's growth). Understanding this is critical for pruning management — pruning should not remove the terminal shoots that carry the inflorescences.
7
Polygamous plants are those plants that produce:
A Male, female and hermaphrodite flowers
B Male flowers only
C Female flowers only
D Hermaphrodite flowers only
E Only male and female flowers
Explanation
Polygamous plants bear male, female and hermaphrodite (bisexual) flowers on the same plant. Mango is a classic example — its panicles contain a mix of staminate (male) and perfect (bisexual) flowers.
8
Pit size for mango planting should be:
A 60 x 60 x 60 cm
B 90 x 90 x 90 cm
C 100 x 100 x 100 cm
D 90 x 90 x 60 cm
E 75 x 75 x 75 cm
Explanation
The recommended pit size for mango planting is 90 x 90 x 90 cm. This allows adequate space for root development and is filled with a mixture of soil, FYM and fertilizers before planting.
9
Which of the following is a sub-tropical fruit?
A Grape
B Guava
C Litchi
D All of these
E Papaya
Explanation
Grape, guava and litchi are all sub-tropical fruits that grow best in areas with warm summers and mild winters, with some cool period for proper fruit development. They cannot tolerate extreme cold or tropical heat.
10
Which of the following is a temperate fruit?
A Apple
B Pear
C Cherry
D All of these
E Guava
Explanation
Apple, pear, and cherry are all temperate fruits requiring a distinct cold period (chilling requirement) for proper dormancy breaking and flowering. They grow best in areas with cold winters and cool summers.
11
Mahmud Bahar is a cross of:
A Bombay green x Kallapady
B Neelam x Chausa
C Neelam x Langra
D Neelam x Dashhari
E Alphonso x Neelam
Explanation
Mahmud Bahar mango variety was developed by crossing Bombay Green with Kallapady at the Fruit Research Station, Peruvannamuzhi, Kerala. It is an early bearing, regular cropping variety.
12
Triploid varieties of apple are:
A Self fruitful
B Self unfruitful
C Both self fruitful and unfruitful
D All of these
E Partially self fruitful
Explanation
Triploid apple varieties are self-unfruitful (sterile) because they produce non-viable pollen due to irregular meiosis. They require diploid pollinizer varieties for pollination and must also not be used as pollinizers for other varieties.
13
Ratna variety of mango is a cross of:
A Neelam x Dashhari
B Dashhari x Neelam
C Neelam x Alphonso
D None of these
E Langra x Neelam
Explanation
Ratna is a hybrid mango variety developed by crossing Neelam x Alphonso at the Fruit Research Station, Vengurla, Maharashtra. It bears regular crops and has good fruit quality.
14
Rose oil is extracted from:
A Rosa damascena
B Rosa borboniana
C Rosa moschata
D Rosa chinensis
E Rosa centifolia
Explanation
Rose oil (attar of roses) is primarily extracted from Rosa damascena (Damask rose). Bulgaria, Turkey and Iran are major producers. The oil is used extensively in perfumery and is one of the most expensive essential oils.
15
Gladiolus is propagated by:
A Runners
B Suckers
C Corms
D Stem runners
E Rhizomes
Explanation
Gladiolus is commercially propagated through corms (underground storage structures). After flowering, new corms and small cormels develop around the mother corm, which are used for propagation.
16
Pineapple is propagated by:
A Rhizomes
B Suckers
C Runners
D Budding
E Stem cuttings
Explanation
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is propagated vegetatively through suckers (ratoons), crowns (top of the fruit), slips (grow from the peduncle), and hapas. Suckers are most commonly used for commercial propagation.
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4m 07s Challenge Info
Date 11 July 2026
Subject Agriculture Core
Topic Horticulture
Questions 15 MCQs
Negative 0.25 / wrong
Attempted 106+
About This Challenge
Horticulture MCQs for IBPS SO 2026 11 Jul 2026
This AgriPrep Daily Challenge, held on 11 July 2026, tested aspirants on Horticulture — a core topic under Agriculture Core — through 15 carefully curated MCQs following the exact IBPS SO 2026 exam pattern. Each question carries 1 mark with a negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong attempt.
Daily challenge practice on AgriPrep.in mirrors the actual IBPS SO Prelims environment — time pressure, negative marking, and topic-specific depth — making it one of the most effective ways to build exam-ready knowledge in Horticulture.
Why Horticulture Matters
Exam Relevance for IBPS SO
- Horticulture is a Agriculture Core topic and frequently tested in IBPS SO Prelims, often carrying 2–4 questions in past papers.
- Conceptual clarity in Horticulture helps answer both direct and applied questions, which make up the majority of the paper.
- The 15 questions in this set cover diverse sub-angles of Horticulture, ensuring comprehensive coverage rather than rote recall.
- Attempting this challenge daily builds topic-wise accuracy and reduces negative-marking risk on exam day.
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What is the correct answer for Horticulture questions in IBPS SO July 2026?
Detailed correct answers and explanations for all 15 Horticulture MCQs from the 11 July 2026 challenge are available on this page after 09:15 PM IST.
How many questions were asked on Horticulture in the AgriPrep Daily Challenge on 11 Jul 2026?
15 multiple-choice questions on Horticulture (Agriculture Core) were asked in the IBPS SO Daily Challenge on 11 July 2026.
When are results declared for the AgriPrep IBPS SO Daily Challenge?
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Is Horticulture important for IBPS SO 2026?
Horticulture falls under Agriculture Core and is a regularly tested topic in IBPS SO Prelims. Daily MCQ practice on AgriPrep.in builds both speed and accuracy.
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