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Question No. 1
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The physiological disorder 'fruit cracking' in pomegranates, common in dry regions, is primarily caused by a deficiency of...
A.
Nitrogen and Phosphorus
B.
Zinc and Iron
C.
Sulphur and Magnesium
D.
Calcium, Boron, and Potassium
Question No. 2
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Which pomegranate variety, known for its large fruit size averaging 700g, originated in the USA?
A.
Ganesh
B.
Bhagawa
C.
Wonderful
D.
Kandhari
Question No. 3
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The Anar butterfly (Virachola isocrates) is a serious pest of pomegranate. What is a characteristic symptom of its infestation?
A.
White powdery growth on leaves
B.
Oily spots on the fruit skin
C.
Leaves turning yellow and mottled
D.
Pencil-sized holes in fruit with larval excreta
Question No. 4
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The red color of pomegranate arils is due to the presence of which pigment?
A.
Carotenoids
B.
Lycopene
C.
Anthocyanin
D.
Xanthophyll
Question No. 5
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In India, which state is the leader in both area and production of pomegranate?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Gujarat
C.
Karnataka
D.
Maharashtra
Question No. 6
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For growers aiming for the export market, which 'bahar' treatment is preferred as it yields high-quality fruits harvested between February and April?
A.
Ambe bahar
B.
Varsha bahar
C.
Mrig bahar
D.
Hasta bahar
Question No. 7
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Bacterial blight, a major disease in pomegranate, is caused by the pathogen...
A.
Phytophthora punicae
B.
Alternaria alternata
C.
Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae
D.
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Question No. 8
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What is the common name for the wild type of pomegranate?
A.
Alandi
B.
Daru
C.
Dolka
D.
Sinduri
Question No. 9
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The pomegranate variety 'Mridula' is a hybrid developed from which cross?
A.
Ganesh x Nanha
B.
Bassein seedless x Dholka
C.
Alandi x Kandhari
D.
Ganesh x Gul a-Shah red
Question No. 10
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Which of the following is a recommended non-chemical method for managing the Anar butterfly pest?
A.
Setting up light traps
B.
Using pheromone traps
C.
Covering individual fruits with butter paper bags
D.
Releasing predatory beetles
Question No. 11
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The internal breakdown of arils, where they turn brown and disintegrate, is a physiological disorder most frequently observed in which crop season?
A.
Mrig bahar (winter harvest)
B.
Hasta bahar (spring harvest)
C.
Ambe bahar (monsoon harvest)
D.
All seasons equally
Question No. 12
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A farmer wants to plant the most dominant and commercially successful pomegranate variety in Maharashtra, also known by names like 'Sinduri' and 'Mastani'. Which variety should be chosen?
A.
Jalore Seedless
B.
Ganesh
C.
Bhagawa
D.
Arakta
Question No. 13
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Among fruit crops, pomegranate is particularly valued for its ability to withstand which adverse environmental condition?
A.
High frost
B.
Water logging
C.
High humidity
D.
Drought
Question No. 14
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What is the most common method for commercial propagation of pomegranate trees?
A.
Seed propagation
B.
Micropropagation
C.
Grafting
D.
Stem cutting and air layering
Question No. 15
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In Maharashtra, the bacterial blight disease of pomegranate is commonly referred to by the local name...
A.
Bhurshi
B.
Karpa
C.
Telya (oily spot)
D.
Mar rog
Question No. 16
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A grower notices significant fruit cracking in his orchard. To manage this disorder, a foliar spray of which compound is recommended?
A.
Urea @ 2%
B.
Zinc Sulphate @ 0.5%
C.
Potassium Permanganate @ 0.1%
D.
Borax @ 0.5%
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