Symbol No.....................                              RE-PLS401
        Candidates are required to give their answer according to the given instructions.
Time: 1 hrs. 15 minutes                                                                        Full Marks: 40
Group 'A'
Attempt any ten questions. 10x1=10
1. Define horticulture.
2. Write scientific name of spinach.
3. Define offseason vegetable farming.
4. Define temperature.
5. Define vernalization.
6. Define staking.
7. What is blanching?
8. What is micro climate?
9. Define hot bed.
10. Define MAPS.
11. Enlist two MAPS of your locality.
12. Define seed.
13. Define hybrid seed.
Group 'B'
Attempt any five questions. 5x2=10
14. Classify vegetables based on parts utilized with suitable example.
15. Write any two advantages of kitchen gardening.
16. Write any two role of moisture/water on vegetable production.
17. Write any two climatic factors that affect vegetable production.
18. Write short notes on: a) Buttoning b) Whip tail.
19. Describe hot bed with suitable diagram.
20. Write the importance of MAPS in Nepal.
Group 'C'
Attempt any five questions. 5x4=20
21. Classify vegetables crops based on cultural requirements and growth habits.
22. Why offseason vegetable farming is becoming popular in Nepal?
23. Write about tomato cultivation under following headings:
a) Varieties b) Climate and Soil c) Fertilization d) Harvesting
24. Define organic farming. Write the advantages of organic farming.
25. Wriite about ecological distribution of MAPS in Nepal.
26. What are the characteristics of good quality seeds.