CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2022 Horticulture

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students will read the question paper only and will not write any answer on
the answer-book during this period.

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HORTICULTURE
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Time allowed : 1 hours Maximum Marks : 30
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19 22
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General Instructions :
(i) Please read the instructions carefully.
(ii) This question paper is divided into three sections, viz. Section A,
Section B and Section C.
(iii) Section A is of 5 marks and has 6 questions on Employability Skills.
(a) Questions number 1 to 4 are one mark questions. Attempt any
three questions.
(b) Questions number 5 and 6 are two marks questions. Attempt any
one question.
(iv) Section B is of 17 marks and has 16 questions on Subject Specific Skills.
(a) Questions number 7 to 13 are one mark questions. Attempt any
five questions.
(b) Questions number 14 to 18 are two marks questions. Attempt any
three questions.
(c) Questions number 19 to 22 are three marks questions. Attempt any
two questions.
(v) Section C is of 8 marks and has 3 Competency-Based Questions.
Questions number 23 to 25 are four marks questions. Attempt any
two questions.
(vi) Do as per the instructions given in the respective sections.
(vii) Marks allotted are mentioned against each section/question.

SECTION A
(Employability Skills) (3+2=5 marks)

Answer any 3 questions out of the given 4 questions. 3 1=3
1. Which one of the following is not a market entry related diffculty for an
entrepreneur ? 1
(a) Taxation (b) Lending
(c) Licensing (d) Fear of failure
2. _________ refers to establishing short or long-term objectives, usually
along with incorporating deadlines and quantifiable measures. 1
(a) Team-building (b) Goal-setting
(c) Decision-making (d) Risk-taking
3. _________ is a process of continually improving ideas and solutions by
making gradual alterations and refinements. 1
(a) Stress management (b) Organizational skills
(c) Negotiation skills (d) Creativity

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(g) 13 go 18 (X) 24 go 27
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4. Who ensures that environmental friendly things are used to build houses
and buildings ? 1
(a) Civil Engineer (b) Green Builder
(c) Green Design Professional (d) Nature Scientist

Answer any 1 question out of the given 2 questions. 1 2=2
5. List any two green jobs related to solar energy. 2
6. Write a short note on team building. 2

SECTION B
(Subject Specific Skills) (5+6+6=17 marks)
Answer any 5 questions out of the given 7 questions. 5 1=5
7. Which software is regarded as the first CAD software ? 1
8. What is the pH range for soilless media ? 1
(a) 5·5 to 6·0 (b) 6·0 to 7·0
(c) 7·0 to 8·0 (d) 5·0 to 5·5
9. Aloe barbadensis is a __________. 1
(a) Low light plant (b) Medium light plant
(c) High light plant (d) Ultraviolet light plant

10. Most of the indoor plants grow best at a day temperature ranging from
_________ C. 1
(a) 18 to 24 (b) 7 to 13
(c) 13 to 18 (d) 24 to 27

11. ArchiCAD was first developed by _________. 1

12. The most common weed in Indian lawn is _________. 1
(a) Cyperus rotundus (b) Agrostis palustris
(c) Poa pratensis (d) Cynodon dactylon

13. Which is the most destructive pest capable of causing massive damages
to turf grounds ? 1

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5 3 3 2=6

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Answer any 3 questions out of the given 5 questions. 3 2=6

14. Write a short note on light shade plants with an example. 2

15. What is the meaning of moribana ? Why is it called as natural ikebana ? 2

16. What is the use of Tissue culture in Cormel production ? 2

17. How is water drying done and which types of flowers are suitable for such
drying ? 2

18. What is pinching ? How are the different types of pinching done in
carnations ? 2

Answer any 2 questions out of the given 4 questions. 2 3=6

19. What is Cormel dormancy in terms of plant physiology ? How is it broken ? 3

20. Write the precautions related to pulsing of gerbera. 3

21. How are budding heights of roses classified ? Give an example. 3

22. Describe any two diseases of lawn and their control. 3

SECTION C
(Competency-Based Questions) (2 4=8 marks)

Answer any 2 questions out of the given 3 questions. 2 4=8

23. How are orchids classified based on habitat and growing pattern ? 4

24. Explain chrysanthemum protected cultivation under the following heads : 4
(a) Environmental factors for growth and flowering
(b) Propagation
(c) Nutrition
(d) Harvesting

25. What is Ikebana ? Explain any four types. 4

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