Preview Questions Horticulturist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which of the following is the most effective method to manage weeds in horticulture?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Mulching and mechanical tillage

Rotating crops with different planting schedules

Applying selective herbicides

Both A and B

Question 2: What is the purpose of using cultural controls, such as pruning and spacing, in pest management?

Which action should you take?

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To increase the pest population by creating conducive conditions

To attract beneficial pests and repel harmful ones

To reduce pest habitat and facilitate pest predator access

To introduce competing pest species that limit each other's growth

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

Which action should you take?

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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 a typical application of furrow irrigation?

Which action should you take?

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To evenly distribute water over the entire field using sprinklers

To water plants in greenhouses

To irrigate crops in rows using small channels or furrows

To irrigate crops in areas with sandy soils

Question 5: What is the primary concern when managing irrigation in sandy soil types?

Which action should you take?

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Excessive water drainage and low retention

Soil compaction that restricts root growth

High salt retention in the soil

Overwatering that leads to root rot

Question 6: Which irrigation system is most effective for conserving water in arid regions?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Center pivot irrigation

Flood irrigation

Furrow irrigation

Drip irrigation