The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CUET PG 2026 Horticulture (SCQP16) examination on March 17, 2026, during Shift 1 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Students who appeared for the exam reported that the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. CUET PG 2026 Horticulture Question Paper with Solutions PDF is available here for download. The marking scheme is +4 for correct answers and -1 for wrong answers, totaling 300 marks.

CUET PG 2026 Horticulture Question Paper with Solutions PDF

CUET PG 2026 Horticulture Question Paper with Answer Key Download PDF Check Solutions

Question 1:

Which fruit is known as the "King of Fruits" in India?

  • (A) Apple
  • (B) Banana
  • (C) Mango
  • (D) Orange

Question 2:

What is the botanical name of the Guava plant?

  • (A) Mangifera indica
  • (B) Psidium guajava
  • (C) Musa paradisiaca
  • (D) Citrus sinensis

Question 3:

Which plant growth regulator is commonly used for rooting in cuttings?

  • (A) Gibberellin
  • (B) Cytokinin
  • (C) Auxin
  • (D) Ethylene

Question 4:

"Amrapali" is a cross between which two Mango varieties?

  • (A) Dasheri \(\times\) Langra
  • (B) Dasheri \(\times\) Neelum
  • (C) Alphonso \(\times\) Kesar
  • (D) Langra \(\times\) Neelum

Question 5:

The process of removing the terminal bud to promote lateral branching is called ______.

  • (A) Pruning
  • (B) Pinching
  • (C) Grafting
  • (D) Layering

Question 6:

Which nutrient deficiency causes "Buttoning" in Cauliflower?

  • (A) Nitrogen
  • (B) Phosphorus
  • (C) Potassium
  • (D) Boron

Question 7:

"Arka Rakshak" is a high-yielding triple-resistant variety of which vegetable?

  • (A) Brinjal
  • (B) Tomato
  • (C) Chilli
  • (D) Cabbage

Question 8:

In which type of garden style is the "Baradari" a typical feature?

  • (A) Mughal Garden
  • (B) Japanese Garden
  • (C) English Garden
  • (D) Formal Garden

Question 9:

What is the maturity index for harvesting Banana?

  • (A) Flowering stage
  • (B) Fruit color change
  • (C) Angularity of fingers
  • (D) Leaf fall

Question 10:

Which method of irrigation is most suitable for arid and semi-arid horticultural regions?

  • (A) Flood irrigation
  • (B) Sprinkler irrigation
  • (C) Drip irrigation
  • (D) Basin irrigation

Question 11:

"Pusa Nanha" is a dioecious, dwarf variety of which fruit?

  • (A) Papaya
  • (B) Mango
  • (C) Banana
  • (D) Guava

Question 12:

The specialized branch of horticulture dealing with the cultivation of flowers is called?

  • (A) Pomology
  • (B) Olericulture
  • (C) Floriculture
  • (D) Arboriculture

Question 13:

Which acid is used as a chemical preservative in RTS (Ready-to-Serve) beverages?

  • (A) Citric acid
  • (B) Benzoic acid
  • (C) Acetic acid
  • (D) Lactic acid

Question 14:

"M-9" is a well-known dwarfing rootstock for which fruit crop?

  • (A) Mango
  • (B) Apple
  • (C) Pear
  • (D) Peach

Question 15:

What is the primary pigment responsible for the red color in Tomatoes?

  • (A) Chlorophyll
  • (B) Carotene
  • (C) Lycopene
  • (D) Xanthophyll

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