Preview Questions Horticulturist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the purpose of using reflective materials inside a greenhouse?

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To block UV radiation from entering the greenhouse

To enhance humidity retention and reduce evaporation

To increase light distribution and reduce energy consumption

To reflect excess heat out of the greenhouse

Question 2: Which plant hormone is primarily responsible for regulating plant responses to stress, particularly drought stress?

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Gibberellin

Ethylene

Cytokinin

Abscisic acid

Question 3: Which of the following is the most effective method for improving soil fertility in sandy soils?

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Increasing the pH to alkaline levels

Adding organic matter and mulching

Applying synthetic fertilizers regularly

Using heavy irrigation to leach nutrients

Question 4: The phenomenon where plants bend toward light is known as?

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Phototropism

Hydrotropism

Thigmotropism

Gravitropism

Question 5: Which pest management strategy is most effective in organic horticulture?

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Routine pesticide application to prevent pest outbreaks

Using genetically modified crops resistant to pests

Utilizing chemical control after a pest outbreak is detected

Biological control using non-synthetic agents

Question 6: Which of the following best describes an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy used in a greenhouse?

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Only chemical pesticides are used to control pests

Pesticides are applied on a fixed schedule regardless of pest levels

Physical barriers are set up to prevent pests from entering

A combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods is used