CUET PG Horticulture 2025 Question Paper (Available): Download Question Paper with Answer Key And Solutions PDF

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Updated on - Dec 30, 2025

The CUET PG Horticulture exam 2025 is scheduled from 13th May to 3rd June. After the examination, candidates will be able to download the question paper, answer key, and PDF solutions. The test evaluates knowledge in areas like floriculture, pomology, olericulture, post-harvest technology, plant propagation, and horticultural practices.

The exam has 75 questions, to be completed within 60 minutes, with a maximum of 300 marks. Each correct response awards 4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

CUET PG Horticulture 2025 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF

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Question 1:

Arrange the following vegetables in increasing order of their production based on Area and Production Estimates of Horticulture Crops 2021-22 (Final) –

(A) . Bitter gourd
(B) . Cabbage
(C) . Cucumber
(D) . Cauliflower

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (C), (D), (B).
  • (B) (A), (B), (C), (D).
  • (C) (B), (C), (A), (D).
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A).

Question 2:

Lalbagh Garden is situated at

  • (A) Bengaluru
  • (B) Mysore
  • (C) Srinagar
  • (D) Chandigarh

Question 3:

'Pinjore Garden' in Chandigarh is a beautiful example of

  • (A) Rock Garden
  • (B) Terrace Garden
  • (C) Bog Garden
  • (D) Water Garden

Question 4:

Cacti and Succulents are suitable for

  • (A) Water Garden
  • (B) Bog Garden
  • (C) Rock Garden
  • (D) Terrace Garden

Question 5:

'Water garden with fountains' is a special feature of

  • (A) Mughal Garden
  • (B) Rock Garden
  • (C) French Garden
  • (D) English Garden

Question 6:

The quickest method of developing lawn is

  • (A) By seed sowing
  • (B) By dibbling method
  • (C) Turfing
  • (D) By turf plastering

Question 7:

In Controlled Atmospheric Storage, oxygen and carbon dioxide gases are maintained as

  • (A) Low concentration of oxygen and high concentration of carbon dioxide
  • (B) High concentration of oxygen and low concentration of carbon dioxide
  • (C) Low concentration of oxygen and low concentration of carbon dioxide
  • (D) High concentration of oxygen and high concentration of carbon dioxide

Question 8:

On the basis of ripening behaviour, choose the non climacteric fruits

(A) . Litchi
(B) . Grape
(C) . Jackfruit
(D) . Pineapple

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 9:

Arrange the following fruits in decreasing order of their area of cultivation based on Area and Production estimates of Horticulture Crops 2021-22 (Final) –

(A) . Pomegranate
(B) . Pineapple
(C) . Plum
(D) . Papaya

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D).
  • (B) (A), (D), (B), (C).
  • (C) (B), (A), (D), (C).
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A).

Question 10:

Based on botanical relationships, choose the correct combinations

(A) . Apocynaceae- Aonla
(B) . Rosaceae- Loquat
(C) . Tiliaceae- Phalsa
(D) . Myrtaceae- Jamun

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 11:

In plant cells, the cell wall has abundance of which polysaccharide?

  • (A) Chitin
  • (B) Cellulose
  • (C) Starch
  • (D) Glycogen

Question 12:

Based on the growing season, choose the correct combinations

(A) . Summer season- Kochia
(B) . Winter season- Petunia
(C) . Summer season- Gaillardia
(D) . Winter season- Balsam

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 13:

Based on growth behavior, choose the correct combinations

(A) . Tree- Vanilla
(B) . Shrub- Tea
(C) . Vine- Black pepper
(D) . Tree- Nutmeg

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 14:

Choose the correct combination based on nutrient availability

(A) . Protein- Almond
(B) . Carbohydrate- Apricot
(C) . Fibre- Guava
(D) . Fat- Papaya

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 15:

Which fruit plant is suitable for the arid conditions?

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

Question 16:

Pineapple is a

  • (A) C3 Plant
  • (B) C2 Plant
  • (C) C4 Plant
  • (D) CAM Plant

Question 17:

Strawberry is a typically

  • (A) Short day plant
  • (B) Long day plant
  • (C) Day neutral plant
  • (D) CAM Plant

Question 18:

On the basis of fruit, choose the correct combination

(A) . Pome- Quince
(B) . Berry- Guava
(C) . Syconium-Fig
(D) . Stone- Litchi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (B), (C) and (D).
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 19:

Tomb or Mosque are the main feature of

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

Question 20:

Rock Garden is situated in

  • (A) Srinagar
  • (B) Vadodra
  • (C) Coimbatore
  • (D) Chandigarh

Question 21:

Persian gardens are based on the idea of

  • (A) Heaven
  • (B) Life
  • (C) God
  • (D) Dream

Question 22:

Wastage of fresh fruits and vegetables is estimated to be to the extent of

  • (A) 5-10%
  • (B) 20-25%
  • (C) 40-45%
  • (D) 50-60%

Question 23:

Pre-cooling of fruits and vegetables is generally done to

  • (A) Value addition
  • (B) Remove field heat
  • (C) Kill pathogens
  • (D) Remove moisture

Question 24:

Maleic hydrazide is used to

  • (A) Enhance ripening
  • (B) Control sprouting
  • (C) Enhance maturity
  • (D) Value addition

Question 25:

Vapour heat treatment given to mango fruits controls the

  • (A) Mango hopper
  • (B) Mango mealy bug
  • (C) Mango fruit fly
  • (D) Mango stem borer

Question 26:

In hypobaric storage, the produce is stored under

  • (A) High pressure atmosphere
  • (B) Low temperature atmosphere
  • (C) Low pressure atmosphere
  • (D) High temperature atmosphere

Question 27:

Zero Energy Cool Chamber is based on the principal of

  • (A) Evaporative temperature
  • (B) Evaporative cooling
  • (C) High pressure temperature
  • (D) Low pressure cooling

Question 28:

Firmness of fruit during storage

  • (A) Increases
  • (B) Reduces
  • (C) No change in firmness
  • (D) Increases and reduces both

Question 29:

Which of the following hormones increases the respiration rate during storage?

  • (A) GA3
  • (B) Cytokinin
  • (C) IBA
  • (D) Ethylene

Question 30:

Ethylene absorbent used during storage is

  • (A) CaCl₂
  • (B) CaCO₃
  • (C) KMnO₄
  • (D) NH₃

Question 31:

High humidity in storage can be reduced by keeping

  • (A) CaCl\(_2\)
  • (B) KMnO\(_4\)
  • (C) KNO\(_3\)
  • (D) Urea

Question 32:

Sodium benzoate is used for

  • (A) Value addition
  • (B) Preservation
  • (C) Fortification
  • (D) Control of diseases

Question 33:

Match List-I with List-II


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 34:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 35:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (B) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Question 36:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Question 37:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 38:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
  • (B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 39:

What is the descending order of rate of respiration in following vegetables?

(A) . Bean
(B) . Onion
(C) . Asparagus
(D) . Beet

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D).
  • (B) (A), (C), (B), (D).
  • (C) (B), (A), (D), (C).
  • (D) (C), (A), (D), (B).

Question 40:

Demography is the study of factors that affect _______________ and ________________ patterns.

  • (A) Population density, dispersion
  • (B) Population size, dispersion
  • (C) Population density, distribution
  • (D) Population size, distribution

Question 41:

Arrange the following disease causing agents in order of their discovery

(A) . Yersinia pestis (Plague)
(B) . Salmonella typhi (Typhoid fever)
(C) . Treponema pallidium (Syphilis)
(D) . Clostridium tetani (Tetanus)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B), (C), (D).
  • (B) (A), (C), (B), (D).
  • (C) (B), (D), (A), (C).
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A).

Question 42:

Which of the following statements is true regarding drying and dehydration of fruits and vegetables?

(A) . Freeze drying is not covered under the methods of preservation of fruits and vegetables by drying or dehydration.
(B) . Microorganisms and enzymes need water in order to be active.
(C) . Dried, dessicated or low moisture foods are the traditional dried foods
(D) . Intermediate moisture or IM foods contain between 15% to 50% moisture.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (C) and (D) only.
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 43:

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Endomembrane system?

  • (A) Golgi apparatus
  • (B) Endoplasmic reticulum
  • (C) Lysosome
  • (D) Mitochondrion

Question 44:

Honey bees are efficient pollinators because of following characters

(A) . It does not have a hairy body and is smooth and waxy
(B) . They adapt themselves to different climates
(C) . Length of proboscis is suitable for many crops
(D) . Body parts are modified to pick up pollen

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (B), (C) and (D) only
  • (D) (A), (C) and (D) only.

Question 45:

Which of the following is considered as the main disadvantage in the application of remote sensing methods?

  • (A) It saves time and manpower as larger area can be covered
  • (B) It provides only a synoptic overview or bird's eye view of a larger area
  • (C) It cannot provide all the information needed for any scientific study
  • (D) The collection and interpretation is expensive

Question 46:

For the examination of microbial cells we require the use of?

  • (A) High-power microscope
  • (B) Low-power microscope
  • (C) High-power microscope at a magnification of about 1,000 X
  • (D) Low-power microscope at a magnification of about 1,000 X

Question 47:

Arrange the following stages in Remote Sensing Data Acquisition in correct sequence

(A) . Extraction of the information contents from the data products and conversion of information into various forms
(B) . Propagation of reflected/emitted energy through the atmosphere and detection of the reflected/emitted energy by the sensor
(C) . Source of energy and transmission of energy from the source to the surface of the earth
(D) . Conversion of energy received into photographic/digital form of data

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (C), (B), (D), (A).
  • (B) (C), (A), (B), (D).
  • (C) (C), (D), (A), (B).
  • (D) (D), (C), (B), (A).

Question 48:

On the basis of the size of the waves and frequency, arrange the following energy waves in correct sequence in Electromagnetic Spectrum.

(A) . Infrared rays
(B) . Microwaves, Radio waves
(C) . Gamma rays, X-rays
(D) . Ultraviolet rays, Visible rays

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (C), (A), (D), (B).
  • (B) (C), (D), (A), (B).
  • (C) (C), (B), (D), (A).
  • (D) (D), (C), (A), (B).

Question 49:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
  • (C) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Question 50:

Two important characteristics for estimating any population of animals and plants are ______________ and ______________ of individuals.

  • (A) Density, dispersion
  • (B) Density, size
  • (C) Density, distribution
  • (D) Dispersion, distribution

Question 51:

Which eukaryotic cell-cycle event is missing in Binary Fission?

  • (A) Cell growth
  • (B) DNA duplication
  • (C) Cytokinesis
  • (D) Mitosis

Question 52:

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  • (A) All organisms are composed of one or more cells
  • (B) Cytotechnologists study cells
  • (C) New cells arise from existing cells
  • (D) Viruses display all the properties of life outside of a host cell

Question 53:

The difficulties encountered in a roof garden are as follows

(A) . Soil depth is limited
(B) . Large trees and shrubs can be grown with greater ease than any other garden
(C) . Drainage needs to be ensured
(D) . Frequent watering is required

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (A), (C) and (D) only.
  • (D) (B), (C) and (D) only.

Question 54:

Which of the following organelles is most likely to aid in the digestion of food particles?

  • (A) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
  • (B) Nucleus
  • (C) Lysosome
  • (D) Ribosome

Question 55:

Which of the following organelles are NOT present in plant cells?

  • (A) Peroxisomes
  • (B) Golgi apparatus
  • (C) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
  • (D) Lysosome

Question 56:

Which microbiologist made first simple microscope to see the presence of tiny living organisms present in pond water?

  • (A) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
  • (B) Zaccharias Janssen
  • (C) Robert Hooke
  • (D) Robert Brown

Question 57:

Which of the fixatives is NOT used for sample preparation in TEM?

  • (A) Formaldehyde
  • (B) Glutaraldehyde
  • (C) Osmium tetroxide
  • (D) Coating with gold and palladium

Question 58:

Negative staining method is used for examining very small objects. It is generally used in ________

  • (A) TEM
  • (B) SEM
  • (C) Confocal Microscopy
  • (D) ESEM

Question 59:

The change of source of illumination from light to electrons significantly improved the ______________________ of the microscope.

  • (A) Resolving power
  • (B) Resolution
  • (C) Numerical aperture
  • (D) Magnification

Question 60:

Arrange the following in the order of their occurance in TCA cycle

(A) . Isocitric Acid
(B) . Citric Acid
(C) . Fumaric Acid
(D) . Malic Acid

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (B), (A), (C), (D).
  • (B) (A), (B), (D), (C).
  • (C) (B), (A), (D), (C).
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A).

Question 61:

Arrange the following spices in increasing order of their production based on Area and Production estimates of Horticulture Crops 2021-22 (Final) –

(A) . Turmeric
(B) . Tamarind
(C) . Garlic
(D) . Coriander

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (B), (D), (A), (C).
  • (B) (D), (B), (A), (C).
  • (C) (B), (D), (C), (A).
  • (D) (D), (B), (C), (A).

Question 62:

Arrange the following Citrus fruits in increasing order of their area of cultivation based on Area and Production estimates of Horticulture Crops 2021-22 (Final) –

(A) . Lime/Lemon
(B) . Mandarin
(C) . Sweet Mosambi
(D) . Other Citrus

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (D), (C), (A), (B).
  • (B) (C), (D), (B), (A).
  • (C) (B), (A), (D), (C).
  • (D) (C), (B), (D), (A).

Question 63:

Sapota fruits are highly perishable and ripen within 5-7 days.

(A) . Sapota is a climacteric fruit
(B) . Fruits of sapota can be harvested at physiological maturity
(C) . Sapota can be ripened artifically for use as table fruit
(D) . Sapota can be stored in a refrigerator for nearly six months

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (B) (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) (B), (C) and (D).
  • (D) (A), (C) and (D) only.

Question 64:

Which of the following is a hybrid guava with pink flesh used for table as well as processing purpose?

  • (A) Arka Anmol
  • (B) Lucknow 49
  • (C) Shweta
  • (D) Arka Kiran

Question 65:

Recommended for loose flower as well as perfumery, Prajwal is a variety of which of the following flowers?

  • (A) Tuberose
  • (B) Rose
  • (C) Marigold
  • (D) Jasminum

Question 66:

Which of the following is the type of fruit in Pyrus communis or European Pear ?

  • (A) Berry
  • (B) Hesperidium
  • (C) Pome
  • (D) Drupe

Question 67:

Name of the self-incompatible cultivar of apricot, which requires a pollinizer for commercial cultivation.

  • (A) Halman
  • (B) Nari
  • (C) Charmagz
  • (D) Turkey

Question 68:

Which of the following is a critical parameter for drought tolerance in dryland fruits?

  • (A) Large stomata
  • (B) Shallow root system
  • (C) Large sized leaves
  • (D) Short duration varieties

Question 69:

The bitter component in Momordica charantia is

  • (A) Betain
  • (B) Melanin
  • (C) Cucurbitacin
  • (D) Bromellin

Question 70:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Question 71:

What is the inflorescence found in banana known as?

  • (A) Spadix
  • (B) Panicle
  • (C) Spike
  • (D) Solitary

Question 72:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
  • (B) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
  • (C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Question 73:

Arrange the following in the correct sequence

(A) . Inability of different plants to unite successfully when grafted is termed incompatibility
(B) . Unrelated plants grafted together are likely to be incompatible
(C) . Such plants gradually develop distress symptoms like stunted growth, etc.
(D) . This may be due to abnormal growth at the graft union

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (C), (B), (A), (D).
  • (B) (A), (B), (C), (D).
  • (C) (B), (A), (D), (C).
  • (D) (A), (D), (C), (B).

Question 74:

All fruit, vegetable as well as flowers have to go through a certain stage of growth and maturity in their life cycle before they can reproduce sexually. This stage is known as

  • (A) Precocious phase
  • (B) Reproductive phase
  • (C) Flowering phase
  • (D) Juvenile phase

Question 75:

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • (A) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
  • (B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
  • (C) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
  • (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

 

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