Unit 1: Introduction to Floriculture
Textual Question-Answers
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1. Plants comprising soft and non-woody main stalk are known as……………… perennial.
Ans: herbaceous
2. Trees, shrubs and vines come under ………………. perennial.
Ans: woody
3. Those plants that complete their life cycle in one year are knownas ………..
Ans: annuals
4. Permanent nursery may also be called a —————— nursery.
Ans: central
5. India ranks ………….. in exporting floriculture products.
Ans: 14th
6. Plants grown inside a house are known as ……………….
Ans: indoor plants
7. A ………………. is an integral part of garden.
Ans: lawn
8. Nurseries or green foliage are used as ………. with cut flower in flower arrangement.
Ans: filler
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Floriculture is a branch of horticulture that deals with…………………..
(a) processing of vegetables
(b) planting crop
(c) production of fruits
(d) cultivation of flowers
Ans: (d) cultivation of flowers
2. Cut flowers are harvested ……………..
(a) with stalk
(b) with whole plant
(c) without stalk
(d) with leaves
Ans: (a) with stalk
3. The highest loose flower producing State is …………
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Haryana
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Punjab
Ans: (a) Tamil Nadu
4. The perception of beauty and study of its appreciation is ………..
(a) aesthetic value
(b) pharmaceuticals
(c) cosmetics
(d) cultivation
Ans: (a) aesthetic value
Subjective Questions
1. Describe the following:
(a) Floriculture
Ans: Floriculture is a branch of horticulture that deals with the cultivation, harvesting, processing and marketing of flowering and ornamental plants usedfor decoration, gardens and commercial purposes.
(b) Difference between loose flower and cut flower
Ans: Loose flowers are harvested without stalk and are mainly used forgarlands, worship and decoration, whereas cut flowers are harvested with stalkand are used in bouquets, vases and floral arrangements.
(c) Cut green
Ans: Cut greens are foliage materials such as leaves and branches that areused along with cut flowers to enhance beauty and fill space in flowerarrangements.
2. What are the prospects of Indian floriculture in your view?
Ans: Indian floriculture has good prospects due to favourable climate, increasing domestic and export demand, availability of skilled labour andgovernment support for floriculture development.
3. Do you think lawns are important? If so, why?
Ans: Yes, lawns are important because they enhance the beauty of a garden, provide space for recreation, reduce dust and help in maintaining a pleasant environment.
4. What is indoor gardening?
Ans: Indoor gardening is the practice of growing ornamental plants insidehouses, offices or buildings to improve aesthetic value and indoor environment.
5. Give any two examples of the following ornamentals
(a) Ornamental shrubs
Ans: Hibiscus, Rose
(b) Ornamental trees
Ans: Gulmohar, Cassia fistula
(c) Ornamental annuals
Ans: China aster, Petunia
(d) Herbaceous perennials
Ans: Chrysanthemum, Carnation
Match the Columns
A
1. Bulbous plants
2. Cormous plants
3. Rhizomatous plants
4. Tuberous plants
5. Annuals
6. Biennials
7. Perennials
B
(a) Begonia, dahlia
(b) China aster
(c) Hollyhock, pansy
(d) Carnation
(e) Canna, iris, lotus
(f) Crocus, gladiolus
(g) Lily, tuberose, tulip
Ans:
1 – (g) Lily, tuberose, tulip
2 – (f) Crocus, gladiolus
3 – (e) Canna, iris, lotus
4 – (a) Begonia, dahlia
5 – (b) China aster
6 – (c) Hollyhock, pansy
7 – (d) Carnation
