Preview Questions Horticulturist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following is an essential component of the soil nutrient cycle?

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Water runoff from soil surfaces

Microbial activity in the soil

Soil surface temperature fluctuations

The rate of evaporation from the soil

Question 2: Which practice is most effective in preventing nutrient leaching in sandy soils?

Which action should you take?

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Application of chemical fertilizers in excess amounts

Use of organic mulches to slow down water movement

Frequent deep tillage to mix nutrients evenly

Use of cover crops to reduce water movement

Question 3: Which of the following best defines irrigation efficiency?

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The ratio of water used by plants to total water applied

The amount of water lost through evaporation

The total volume of water delivered by an irrigation system

The efficiency of water filtration before irrigation

Question 4: What is the primary role of auxins in plant growth?

Which action should you take?

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Stimulating flower formation

Regulating fruit ripening

Enhancing chlorophyll production

Promoting root development and elongation

Question 5: Which nutrient is most commonly deficient in acidic soils?

Which action should you take?

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Nitrogen

Iron

Calcium

Phosphorus

Question 6: In pest management, what is the primary function of using crop rotation?

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To enhance soil fertility and nutrient availability

To break the life cycle of pests that are crop-specific

To increase the growth rate of pest-resistant crops

To reduce water usage by alternating crop types