Question

The branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology and business of growing plants.
A. Floriculture
B. Sericulture
C. Pisciculture
D. Horticulture

Answer 1

Hint: The branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology and business of growing plants includes fruits and vegetables. They are grown in the zaid season.

Complete answer: Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with art, science, technology and business of growing plants and according to American horticulturist Liberty Hyde Bailey, “Horticulture is the growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants as well as many additional services”. India ranks at number 2 after China in the production of fruits and vegetables. They are grown in the Zaid season which is a short duration between Rabi and Kharif seasons.

Looking at the options given:
Option A. Floriculture deals with the cultivation of flowering and ornamental plants for garden and for floristry. It is an incorrect option.

Option B. Sericulture deals with the cultivation of silkworms to produce silk. It is an incorrect option.

Option C. Pisciculture concerned with the breeding and rearing of fishes by artificial means. It is an incorrect option.

Option D. Horticulture deals with the art, science and technology of growing plants. This is the correct answer.

Note: India’s rank is second after China in production of fruits and vegetables and in the last five years it has increased by 30 %.