LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

       B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY

AE 02

FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

Date & Time : 03-11-2006/1.00-4.00           Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part A

 

Answer All questions                                                                                (20 marks)

 

1. Choose the Correct Answer :               ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

1. The method of growing plants in nutrient solution is called
2. a) aeroponics b) hydroponics                        c) geoponics                d) agriculture.
3. Pick the odd one out.
4. a) Rose b) Jasmine                   c) Chrysanthemum      d) Cauliflower
5. Which of the following is suitable for water garden
6. a) Nelumbo                        b) Nerium                    c) Nyctanthus               d) Cereus
7. Which of the following requires transplantation
8. a) Cucumber b) Brinjal                     c) Melon                      d) Pepper
9. Defoliation is commonly practiced in
10. a) Jasmine b) Chrysanthemum      c) Rose                        d) Petunia

 

II State whether the following statements are True or False :      ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

6. Sesbania crop is used as green manure.
7. 2,4 – D is used for root initiation.
8. Ipomea is used for arches.
9. Defoliation is practiced in Rose.
10. The leading exporter of cut flowers is Holland.

 

III. Complete the following :                                                                   ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

11. Botanical Survey of India in Tamil Nadu is located at ________
12. Plants are hardened at _______.
13. Cactus and Euphorbia are suitable for ____ garden.
14. In India, pruning is done in the month of ________.
15. _______ is the state flower of Tamil Nadu.

 

 

1. Answer all, each within 50 words ( 5 x 1 = 5 marks)

 

16. What is Glasshouse?
17. Mention any two phenolics.
18. What are Pergolas?
19. Define Wintering.
20. What is Ikebana?

 

 

 

 

 

PART B         

              

Answer any five, each within 350 words only. Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                                                      ( 5 x 8 = 40 marks)

 

21. Define plant propagation. Give an account of seed propagation. Add a note on their

merits and demerits..

22. Give a brief notes on hydroponics.
23. Define: a. olericulture b. pomology    c. vermiculture d. floriculture
24. Discuss the importance of carpet beds and flower beds.
25. Give an account of Rock Gardens.
26. Elaborate on the various methods for irrigation of garden plants.
27. Elucidate the methods used in the cultivation of Rosa indica.
28. Mention the various plants that are used in the preparation of garlands and Bouquets.

 

 

PART C

                         

Answer the following, each within 1500 words only. Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                                            ( 2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

29. a. i. What are secondary metabolites? Why some angiospermic plants are called as

medicinal plants?

1. Describe the general classification of vegetable crops.

 

(Or)

 

1. i. Describe the procedure for the cultivation of plants by pot method. Add a note on

their Dos and Don’t during pot culture.

 

1. Write notes on manure.

 

30. a. Discuss in detail about various garden practices.

 

(Or)

 

1. Bring out the methods and practices for cultivation of Jasmine. Add a note on the

varieties of Jasmine and their uses

 

 

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B.Sc.

IB 45

DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

Date & Time: 26/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00          Dept. No.                                                     Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part A

 

1. Choose the correct answer (5 x 1 = 5 )

 

1. The method of cultivating fruit yielding plants is called as ……..
2. floriculture b. agriculture               c. horticulture              d. pomology

 

2. The ………… pot is most suitable one for cultivation of plants.
3. porous b. paper                       c. cement                     d. plastic

 

3. Which of the following is suitable for lawns?
4. a) Cyanodon b) Cymbopogon                      c) Citonella                  d) Quisqualis
5. Nelumbo is suitable for ______ garden
6. a) rock b) terrace                                 c) roof                         d) water
7. Name the plant used in commercial floriculture:
8. a) Gomphrena b) Tuberose                             c) Ixora                        d) Geranium

 

1. State whether the following statements are True or False (5 x 1 = 5 )

 

6. IAA is used for the initiation of roots.
7. The rooted plant in layering is called stock.
8. Ravenela madagascarensis is used as a specimen tree.
9. Disbudding is practiced in rose cultivation..
10. Freezing is a method for increasing the shelf life of cut flowers.

 

III. Complete the following                                                                 (5 x 1 = 5)

 

11. The purpose of mulching is to ………………
12. The culture of plants in which the root medium is exclusively water fortified with

dissolved nutrient is called ………..

13. The art of pruning plants to desired shape is called ________
14. Pathogens in the soils can be eliminated by __________.
15. Zerbera is widely used as __________.

 

1. Answer the following in about 50 words (5 x 1 = 5)

 

16. Why some plants are called as medicinal plants?
17. Define Agriculture
18. What are edges?
19. Define roof gardens.
20. Distinguish between arches and pergolas.

 

 

 

 

 

Part B

 

Answer any five of the following each in about 350 words. Draw necessary diagrams.

(5 x 8 = 40)

21. Explain the types of vegetative propagation.
22. List out the important features of Ooty Botanical Garden and Lalbagh
23. Mention Do’s and Don’t during pot culture technique.
24. List out any 8 garden implements and its significance in horticulture
25. Write notes on fencing hedge , borders and adornments.
26. Explain the organization of water gardens and rock gardens.
27. Explain briefly about the cultivation of rose.
28. With suitable examples illustrate the importance of flowers in preparation of garlands and flower ornaments.

 

Part C

 

Answer the following questions in about 1500 words. Draw necessary diagrams

(2 x 20 = 40)

 

29a.   Write in detail about Japanese art of plant cultivation.

(or)

 

1. i) With a blue print,  explain in detail about  the structure of  nursery.

 

30a. Explain in detail about commercial floriculture

 

(or)

 

1. Explain the following:
2. i) Flower bouquets ii) Ikebana

iii)  Topiary                              iv) transplantation

 

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    B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

 

ED 02

FIRST SEMESTER – November 2008

PB 1504/PB 5402 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

 

Date : 12-11-08                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART A   

 

Answer all the questions, each answer within 50 words only.          (10×2=20 Marks)

 

1. What is topiary?
2. Mention any two famous gardens in India.
3. What is a stake?
4. Define compost.
5. What type of plants will you choose for rockery?
6. Write notes on terrarium and statuettes.
7. What is the purpose of debudding?
8. Draw any two hair decorations.
9. What is mulching?
10. Mention any two gardens that has floral clock.

 

PART B    

 

Answer the following questions, each within 300 words.

 Draw diagrams wherever necessary.                                                (5X7=35 marks)

 

11. (a) Give a labeled sketch of a kitchen garden.

(or)

(b) Explain Hydroponics.

 

12. (a) Describe the steps involved in grafting.

(or)

(b) Differentiate a green house and a glass house.

 

13. (a) How will you decorate your garden with herbaceous edge and carpet beds?

(or)

(b) Write a short note on roof gardening

 

14. (a) Give brief account of shade loving plants.

(or)

(b) How will you prepare a garden and other floral ornaments?

 

15. (a) What precautions will you take in transplantation?

(or)

(b) What is vermicomposting?

 

PART – C 

 

Answer any THREE of following questions, each not exceeding 1500 words.

Draw diagrams wherever necessary.                                                       (3×15=45 Marks)

 

 

16. Write an essay on the structure and management of a nursery.

 

17. How will you design a Botanical garden?

 

18. What is Bonsai? Explain the methods involved.

 

19.  Give an account of classification, selection, planning and maintenance of

fruit farm and add a note on fruit picking.

 

20. Discus the cultural practices of Rose.

 

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

   B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

PB 1507/PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

 

Date : 12-11-10                     Dept. No.                                                   Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART – A (20 marks)

ANSWER  ALL THE QUESTIONS

1. Choose the correct answer                                                                                                      (5 x 1 =5)
   1. Olericulture is the study of
2. Flowers b) Fruits        c) Vegetables           d) Gardens.

1. Shade nets are used in

1. Store house b) Mist chamber        c) Hot beds    d) Glass house.

1. The plant that is suitable for hedge is

1. Sunflower          b) Roses                    c) Jasmine    d) Thevetia.

1. The plant that is commonly used in Topiary is

1. Casuarina           b)  Nerium                c)  Balsam    d)  Cassia.
2. Which of the following is not suitable for cut flower?
3. a) Rose b) Lily                        c) Carnation             d) Jasmine.

 

1. State whether the following statements or True or False:             (5×1=5)
2. The Botanical garden in Ooty is a symmetrical type of garden.

1. The best soil mixture is a mixture of sand and clay.
2. A series of interlinked arches are known as tubs.
3. Rangoli is also known as floral carpets.
4. Floriculture is the study of floral arrangement.

 

III. Complete the following:                                                                                                             (5×1=5)

1.  ________________ is the best method of irrigation for lawns.
2. Compost making using earthworm is known as _______________.
3. The flowering plant that is most suitable as an edge plant is __________.
4. The art of shaping the plants is ________________.
5. ___________ is added in the water to prolong the shelf life of cut flowers.

 

1. Answer ALL, each in about 50 words.             (5×1=5)

1. Define Pomology.
2. Mention the importance of hotbeds.
3. What is Terrace gardening?
4. Differentiate between pruning and pinching.
5. What is commercial floriculrue?

PART – B

Answer the following, each within 500 words,

 Draw diagrams wherever necessary.                                                                               (5×7=35 marks)

1.  a) How will you classify the vegetables based on the morphology?

(OR)

1. What is Hydroponics? Explain the different types.

 

1.  a) What is organic farming?  Explain organic farming and mention its advantages.

(OR)

1. b) What is cuttage? Explain the various types of stem cuttings with an example for each.

 

1.  a) What is terrarium?  How will you prepare and maintain terrarium?

(OR)

1. b) What is Bonsai? Explain the different styles of bonsai.

 

1.  a) What is staking?  Explain the different methods.

(OR)

1. b) What is mulching? Explain the different materials that are used for mulching and the

importance of mulching.

 

1.  a) Explain the methods of propagation of rose.

(OR)

1. b) Discuss the export potential of ornamental flowers in India.

 

PART – C

 

Answer any THREE of the following, each within 1500 words only.

Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                  (3×15=45 marks)

 

1. Explain the classification of fruits based on the climate and habit.  Describe the importance of manuring and pruning in fruit plants and the different methods of fruit picking.

 

1. Define layering and grafting and explain the different methods.

 

1. Explain the importance of water garden and rockery, the methods of preparation and the plants that are commonly grown in water garden and rock garden.

 

1. Describe the different types of flower arrangements and the flowers that are commonly used and their purpose.

 

1. Explain the different methods of Japanese floral arrangements.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

PB 1507/PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

 

Date : 02-05-2012              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer all the questions, each answer within 50 words only:                              (10 x 2 =20 Marks)

 

1. Define Olericulture.
2. Mention the advantages of Pruning
3. What is mist chamber?
4. How will you select a pot?
5. What is a Pergola?
6. Give the principle of a Bottle Garden.
7. Define transplanting with an example.
8. State two advantages of mulching
9. Define Ikebana.
10. What are cut flowers?

 

PART – B

 

Answer the following questions, each answer within 500 words;

 Draw diagrams wherever necessary:                                                                    (5x 7 = 35 Marks)

 

11. (a) Name any three garden implements and their uses.

(or)

(b) Describe any two famous gardens of India.

 

12. (a) Explain the mechanism of Potting and Repotting.

(or)

(b) Discuss the process and importance of  Vermicomposting.

 

13. (a) Write briefly on Terrace Gardening.

(or)

(b) Describe the parts of a garden.

 

14. (a) Comment on any three garden operations.

(or)

(b) Write short notes on Garlands.

 

15. (a) How will you prolong the vase life of cut flowers?

(or)

(b) Describe the different methods of flower arrangement.

 

 

 

 

 

PART – C

 

Answer any THREE of the following questions, each answer not exceeding 1200 words;

Draw diagrams wherever necessary:                                                                         (3 x 15 = 45 Marks)

 

16. Write an essay on Hydroponics.

 

17. Discuss the art of Bonsai.

 

18. Describe the cultural practices of Jasmine and Rose.

 

19. Explain the methods of vegetative propagation.

 

20. Describe Floral bouquets and Hair decoration

 

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

PB 1507/PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

 

Date : 02-05-2012              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer all the questions, each answer within 50 words only:                  (10 x 2 =20 Marks)

 

1. Define Olericulture.
2. Mention the advantages of Pruning
3. What is mist chamber?
4. How will you select a pot?
5. What is a Pergola?
6. Give the principle of a Bottle Garden.
7. Define transplanting with an example.
8. State two advantages of mulching
9. Define Ikebana.
10. What are cut flowers?

 

PART – B

 

Answer the following questions, each answer within 500 words;

 Draw diagrams wherever necessary:                                                                  (5x 7 = 35 Marks)

 

11. (a) Name any three garden implements and their uses.

(or)

(b) Describe any two famous gardens of India

 

12. (a) Explain the mechanism of Potting and Repotting.

(or)

(b) Discuss the process and importance of Vermicomposting.

 

13. (a) Write briefly on Terrace Gardening.

(or)

(b) Describe the parts of a garden.

 

14. (a) Comment on any three garden operations.

(or)

(b) Write short notes on Garlands.

 

15. (a) How will you prolong the vase life of cut flowers?

(or)

(b) Describe the different methods of flower arrangement.

PART – C

 

Answer any THREE of the following questions, each answer not exceeding 1200 words;

Draw diagrams wherever necessary:                                                                 (3 x 15 = 45 Marks)

 

16. Write an essay on Hydroponics.

 

17. Discuss the art of Bonsai.

 

18. Describe the cultural practices of Jasmine and Rose.

 

19. Explain the methods of vegetative propagation.

 

20. Describe Floral bouquets and Hair decoration.

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

PB 1507/PB 1504 – PRINCIPLES OF HORTICULTURE

 

 

Date : 10/11/2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A

[10 X 2 = 20]

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING, EACH WITHIN 50 WORDS:

                                                                                                                      

1. What is pomology?

 

2. Name any four famous gardens of India.

 

3. What is a nursery bed?

 

4. What is vermiculture?

 

5. What is a rockery?

 

6. What are pergolas?

 

7. Name any two advantages of transplantation.

 

8. What is pruning?

 

9. Name any four cut flower of export importance.

 

10. What is floriculture?

 

PART – B

[5 X 7 = 35]

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING, EACH WITHIN 500 WORDS,

DRAW DIAGRAMS, FLOW CHARTS WHEREVER NECESSARY:

 

11. a) Write about the importance of watering and manuring in horticulture.

(OR)

1. b) How will you plan a kitchen garden?

 

12. a) Compare and Contrast green house and glass house.

(OR)

1. b) Write an account on the importance of organic farming.

 

13. a) Briefly describe terrace gardening.

(OR)

1. b) What is bonsai? Add a note on its method of growing.

 

 

 

 

14. a) Write an account on the types of flower arrangement.

(OR)

1. b) Write short notes on a) mulching and    b) topiary

 

15. a) Describe the establishment and maintenance of lawn.

(OR)

1. b) Write an account on Ikebana.

 

 

PART – C

[3 X 15 = 45]

ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING, EACH WITHIN 1200 WORDS,

DRAW DIAGRAMS, FLOW CHARTS WHEREVER NECESSARY:

 

16. Write an essay on the garden implements and the accessories.

 

17. Describe the various methods of vegetative propagation.

 

18. Give an account on garden adornments.

 

19. Write an essay on the routine garden operations.

 

20. Describe the cultural practices involved in Rose cultivation.

 

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