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Pratibha Sharma

ASRB NET VEGETABLE SCIENCE (Model Paper-2)

• 1. Which vitamin is abundantly present in leafy vegetables?
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin K
• 2. Solanine content is associated with which vegetable?
A. Carrot
B. Tomato
C. Brinjal
D. Potato
• 3. Which vegetable is a rich source of anthocyanins?
A. Carrot
B. Brinjal
C. Bottle Gourd
D. Cucumber
• The main carbohydrate stored in potato tubers is:
A. Starch
B. Sucrose
C. Glucose
D. Fructose
• 5. The optimal temperature for cucumber growth is:
A. 10–15°C
B. 18–27°C
C. 30–35°C
D. 35–40°C
• 6. Which method is commonly used for virus elimination in vegetatively propagated
vegetables?
A. Mulching
B. Grafting
C. Seed treatment
D. Meristem culture
• 7. Which vegetable is classified as a cruciferous vegetable?
A. Cabbage
B. Tomato
C. Okra
D. Brinjal
• 8. Bitter taste in brinjal is due to:
A. Lycopene
B. Solasodine
C. Anthocyanin
D. Solanin
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• 9. Which vegetable requires vernalization for flowering?

A. Onion
B. Tomato
C. Brinjal
D. Cucumber
• 10. The ideal pH for most vegetable crops is:
A. 4.5–5.5
B. 5.5–7.5
C. 7.5–8.5
D. 8.5–9.5
• 11. The main factor responsible for sprouting in potato tubers is:
A. Temperature
B. Light
C. Soil pH
D. Fertilizer
• 12. The scientific name of Yam bean is:
A. Canavalia ensiformis
B. Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
C. Pachyrrhizus erosus
D. Glycine max
• 13. Seed dormancy in onion is primarily due to:
A. High temperature
B. Hard seed coat
C. Hormonal imbalance
D. Low moisture content
• 14. Which of the following vegetables is photoperiod sensitive?
A. Onion
B. Tomato
C. Cucumber
D. Brinjal
• 15. Bitter gourd bitterness is mainly due to:
A. Anthocyanin
B. Solasodine
C. Cucurbitacin
D. Lycopene
• 16. Pusa Sumeet and Pusa Udit are the varieties of:
A. Tomato
B. Brinjal
C. Cowpea
D. Broadbean
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• 17. Gum percentage in cluster bean is:

A. 15-20%
B. 35-40%
C. 50-60%
D. 70-90%
• 18. Strach percentage in potato tubers is:
A. 10-15%
B. 30-40%
C. 60-80%
D. 90-95%
• 19. Seed hardening is done to:
A. Improve germination
B. Enhance seedling vigor
C. Reduce transplanting shock
D. All of the above
• 20. Mulching in vegetable crops helps in:
A. Moisture conservation
B. Weed control
C. Soil temperature regulation
D. All of the above
• 21. Flower cluster in tomato is known as?
A. Spadix
B. Truss
C. Raceme
D. Locules
• 22. Which vegetable is a good source of dietary fiber?
A. Carrot
B. Bottle Gourd
C. Cabbage
D. All of the above
• 23. Which process is used to break seed dormancy in vegetable seeds?
A. Stratification
B. Grafting
C. Mulching
D. Fertilization
• 24. The main pigment responsible for red color in tomato is:
A. Lutein
B. Xanthin
C. Lycopene
D. Anthocyanin
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• 25. Which vegetable crop is most sensitive to waterlogging?

A. Cucumber
B. Tomato
C. Brinjal
D. Onion
• 26. Which of the following is a leafy vegetable from the Chenopodiaceae family?
A. Cabbage
B. Spinach
C. Tomato
D. Carrot
• 27. Which method is commonly used for rapid multiplication of elite vegetable
varieties?
A. Seed sowing
B. Tissue culture
C. Fertilization
D. Irrigation
• 28. Which vegetable requires staking for proper growth?
A. Onion
B. Cabbage
C. Tomato
D. Carrot
• 29. Which of the following vegetables is rich in vitamin C?
A. Capsicum
B. Carrot
C. Brinjal
D. Potato
• 30. The main limiting factor for winter vegetable cultivation in tropical regions is:
A. Soil pH
B. Temperature
C. Light intensity
D. Fertilizer availability
• 31. Chromosome number of trisomic tomato is?
A. 12
B. 24
C. 26
D. 36
• 32. The bitter taste of cucumber is mainly due to:
A. Chlorophyll
B. Solasodine
C. Lycopene
D. Cucurbitacin
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• 33. The tag color of breeder seed is?

A. White
B. Azure Blue
C. Golden Yellow
D. Orange
• 34. Which of the following is a winter leafy vegetable?
A. Amaranthus
B. Tomato
C. Spinach
D. Cucumber
• 35. The major nutrient required in large amounts by vegetable crops is:
A. Manganese
B. Boron
C. Zinc
D. Nitrogen
• 36. Which of the following vegetables is photoperiod insensitive?
A. Onion
B. Tomato
C. Cabbage
D. Cauliflower
• 37. Which vegetable is recommended for high-altitude cultivation?
A. Tomato
B. Brinjal
C. Cabbage
D. Cucumber
• 38. The method of planting vegetables in ridges and furrows is mainly done for:
A. Weed control
B. Irrigation
C. Soil aeration
D. Drainage
• 39. Which of the following is a French name of brinjal?
A. Egg plant
B. Poorman’s cusp
C. Aubergine
D. All of these
• 40. Which of the following root system is present in Chilli?
A. Taproot system
B. Unidirectional system
C. Multi-directional system
D. Bi-directional system
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Answer key:
1. C – Leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin A (beta-carotene).
2. D – Solanine is a glycoalkaloid found mainly in potato tubers.
3. B – Purple brinjal contains anthocyanins, giving purple color.
4. A – Starch is the main carbohydrate stored in potato tubers.
5. B – Cucumber grows best at 18–27°C.
6. D – Meristem culture helps produce virus-free planting material.
7. A – Cabbage belongs to Brassicaceae (cruciferous family).
8. B – Solasodine, a glycoalkaloid, causes bitterness in brinjal.
9. A – Onion requires cold exposure (vernalization) for flowering.
10. B – Most vegetables grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5–7.5).
11. A – Temperature is the main factor triggering potato sprouting.
12. C – The scientific name of Yam bean is Pachyrrhizus erosus.
13. B – Hard seed coat causes dormancy in onion seeds.
14. A – Onion is sensitive to photoperiod for bulb formation.
15. C – Cucurbitacin is responsible for bitterness in bitter gourd.
16. D – Pusa Sumeet and Pusa Udit are the varieties of Broad-bean.
17. B – Gum percentage in cluster bean is 35-40%.
18. C- Strach percentage in potato tubers is 60-80%.
19. D – Seed hardening improves germination, vigor, and reduces transplanting shock.
20. D – Mulching conserves moisture, controls weeds, and regulates soil temperature.
21. B – Flower cluster in tomato is known as Truss.
22. D – Carrot, bottle gourd, and cabbage are all good sources of dietary fiber.
23. A – Stratification (cold treatment) is used to break seed dormancy in some vegetable
seeds.
24. C – Lycopene is the red pigment in tomato.
25. A – Cucumber is highly sensitive to waterlogging; excess water affects growth.
26. B – Spinach belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family.
27. B – Tissue culture allows rapid multiplication of elite vegetable varieties.
28. C – Tomato requires staking to support its vine growth.
29. A – Capsicum (bell pepper) is rich in vitamin C.
30. B – Temperature limits winter vegetable cultivation in tropical regions.
31. C – Chromosome number of trisomic tomato is 26.
32. D – Cucurbitacin causes the bitter taste in cucumber.
33. C- The tag color of breeder seed is Golden Yellow.
34. C – Spinach is a winter leafy vegetable.
35. D – Nitrogen is the major macronutrient required in large amounts.
36. B – Tomato is photoperiod insensitive; it flowers regardless of day length.
37. C – Cabbage can be cultivated successfully in high-altitude regions.
38. D – Ridges and furrows improve drainage, preventing waterlogging.
39. C- Aubergine is the French name of brinjal.
40. D- Bi-directional root system is present in Chilli.