National Horticulture Board Recruitment Examination Practice Quiz

Question 1

Which post-harvest treatment is most commonly used to remove field heat rapidly from freshly harvested leafy vegetables before storage and transport?

Accepted Answer

Pre-cooling

Question 2

In onion, the main purpose of curing immediately after harvest is to:

Accepted Answer

Dry neck tissues and outer scales to reduce rotting in storage

Question 3

A storage room for apples is maintained at very low O2 and elevated CO2 for several months. This practice is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Controlled atmosphere storage

Question 4

If tomatoes are stored below their safe temperature threshold and later show poor color development, pitting, and uneven ripening, the disorder is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Chilling injury

Question 5

Why is harvesting many fruits during the cooler part of the day considered a good post-harvest practice?

Accepted Answer

It reduces field heat and lowers subsequent respiration load

National Horticulture Board Recruitment Examination Group Discussion

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