Sowing Time and Spacing and Seed Rate MCQ Quiz in मल्याळम - Objective Question with Answer for Sowing Time and Spacing and Seed Rate - സൗജന്യ PDF ഡൗൺലോഡ് ചെയ്യുക

The correct answer is 5 × 5 m.

• Sapota (Achras zapota) belongs to family Sapotaceae.
• Centre of origin is Tropical America.
• The fruit contains 15 - 20% digestible sugar.
• It is climacteric and tropical fruit crop.
• It requires soil pH 6 - 8.
• Normal spacing is 10 × 10 m in square system accommodating 100 plants/ha.
• High density planting (HDP) with spacing 5 × 5 m up to the age of 13 years has been adopted successfully.

The correct answer is 4.5 - 5.5.

• Tea (Camellia sinensis) belongs to family Theaceae.
• Centre of origin is China.
• Also known as Queen of beverage crop.
• Stimulative effect of tea is due to Caffeine (1.25 - 4.5%)
• Tea requires well drained soil with high amount of organic matter and pH 4.5 - 5.5.
• The performance of tea is excellent at elevations ranging from 1000 - 2500 m.
• Optimum temperature: 20 - 27°C.

The correct answer is 56 cm.

• Chilli (Capsicum annum) belongs to family Solanaceae.
• Centre of origin is Mexico.
• Chilli is the richest source of Vitamin-C.
• Pungency in chilli is due to Capsaicin.
• Red colour in chilli is due to Capsanthin.

• Spacing:
• Between rows: 56 cm
• Plants within rows: 14 cm

The correct answer is 5 x 5 m.

• Pomegranate (Punica granatum) belongs to family Punicaceae.
• Cross pollinated crop and highly draught tolerant.
• It performs well in soil pH 7.5.
• Rooted cuttings or layers of 12 - 18 months age can be planted during June to December in pits of 60 x 60  x 60 cm at 5 x 5 m or 4 x 4 m spacing either way.

The correct answer is 350 - 400 gm/ha.

• Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis) belongs to family Brassicaceae.
• Centre of origin is Mediterranean region.
• Fruit of cauliflower is called curd.

• Cauliflower related information:

The correct answer is 100 - 150 g/ha.

• Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) belongs to family Solanaceae.
• Origin of tomato is Peru (South America).
• Tomato is a self pollinated crop.
• Also known as wolf apple.
• Tomato requires well drained loamy soils rich in organic matter with a pH range of 6.5-7.5.
• Varieties: Pusa ruby, Puas-120, Arka sourabh, Pusa gaurav, Arka vikas,, Hissar lalit, Pusa sheetal, Roma, Parker, Flavr savr.

• Seed rate:
• Varieties: 300-350 g/ha
• Hybrids: 100-150 g/ha

Mango is propagated through Veneer grafting.

Aonla is propagated through Budding.

Papaya is propagated through  Air layering.

Jack fruit is propagated through Seed.

The correct answer is 300 g.

• Papaya (Carica papaya) belongs to family Caricaceae.
• Centre of origin is Mexico.
• It is a cross pollinated crop and commercially propagated by seeds.
• Highest productivity after banana.
• Tropical fruit and grows well in regions where summer temperature ranges from 35- 38°C.
• 300 gm of seeds is required for planting one ha.
• June - September is the best season for planting. 
• Avoid planting in rainy season.

The correct answer is September - November.

• Pea (Pisum sativum) belongs to family Fabaceae.
• Well drained loamy soil with optimum pH range of 6 - 7.5 is suitable. 
• 100 kg of seeds is required for a hectare.
• Peas are sown in the month of Sept-Oct-Nov in North and South India.
• Temperature required for germination is 10 - 22°C.
• Varieties: Ooty 1, Bonneville, Arkel and Azad.

The correct answer is 5.5 - 7.0.

• Pineapple is a CAM, monocarpic and herbaceous plant.
• Ananas comosus belongs to family Bromeliaceae.
• Centre of origin is Brazil.
•  A light well drained soil with pH 5.5 to 7.0 is highly preferable.
• Planting space: 60 × 60 cm.
• Sucker and slips are used for pineapple planting.