CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Horticulture

Series : YWXZ4 SET~4
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Q.P. Code 340
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HORTICULTURE

3 60
Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 60

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(i)
(ii) - 24
(iii) ,
(iv) (6 + 18) = 24 , 3
(6 + 11) = 17
(v)
(vi) 30
(a) 6
(b)
(c)
(d)
(vii) 30
(a) 18
(b) 11
(c)
(d)

$
30

1. 6 4 4 1=4

(i) RESPECT
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(ii) ________ ,

(A) (B)
(C) (D)

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General Instructions :
(i) Please read the instructions carefully.
(ii) This question paper consists of 24 questions in two Sections : Section A
and Section B.
(iii) Section A has Objective Type Questions, whereas Section B contains
Subjective Type Questions.
(iv) Out of the given (6 + 18) = 24 questions, a candidate has to answer
(6 + 11) = 17 questions in the allotted (maximum) time of 3 hours.
(v) All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct
order.
(vi) Section A : Objective Type Questions (30 marks) :
(a) This section has 6 questions.
(b) There is no negative marking.
(c) Do as per the instructions given.
(d) Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
(vii) Section B : Subjective Type Questions (30 marks) :
(a) This section has 18 questions.
(b) A candidate has to do 11 questions.
(c) Do as per the instructions given.
(d) Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

SECTION A
(Objective Type Questions) (30 Marks)
1. Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills. 4 1=4

(i) the acronym RESPECT ?
(A) Receive (B) Remember
(C) Respond (D) Remove

(ii) __________ personality disorder is characterised by distrust for
others, including friends, family members and partners.
(A) Antisocial (B) Borderline
(C) Paranoid (D) Narcissistic

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(iii)
(A) CTRL + C (B) CTRL + B
(C) CTRL + V (D) CTRL + I
(iv) ________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(v) - ________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(vi)
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

2. 7 5 5 1=5

(i) - 2012
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(ii) ________
(A)
(B) ICAR
(C) IARI
(D) PAU
(iii) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(iv)
-
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(v) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
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(iii) Which shortcut key is used to make the text bold ?
(A) CTRL + C (B) CTRL + B
(C) CTRL + V (D) CTRL + I
(iv) T entreprendre , which means to undertake , is derived
from the __________ language.
(A) French (B) Latin
(C) Greek (D) German
(v) Using bamboo channels for drip irrigation is a green job in
__________.
(A) Irrigation sector (B) Water conservation
(C) Solar and wind energy (D) Agriculture
(vi) The ability to continue to do something even when it is difficult is
called :
(A) Initiative (B) Organisational skills
(C) Perseverance (D) Intelligence
2. Answer any 5 out of the given 7 questions. 5 1=5
(i) Which among the following is the principal pot plant sold in the
Dutch Auction, 2012 ?
(A) Rose (B) Chrysanthemum
(C) Kalanchoe (D) Phalaenopsis
(ii) Blue rose was developed by :
(A) Suntory and Florigene
(B) ICAR
(C) IARI
(D) PAU
(iii) Which one of the following is an indirectly associated component of
commercial agriculture ?
(A) Cold storage (B) Florist trade
(C) Seed production (D) Flower perfumery
(iv) The guidelines of balanced planting with trees and shrubs about
an imaginary line through the entrance of the house is related to
the development of which area ?
(A) Private area (B) Public area
(C) Service area (D) Storage area
(v) Which one of the following are intangible enrichment items ?
(A) Specimen plants (B) Birds
(C) Fragrance (D) Water
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(vi) -
,
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(vii) CAD -
(A) AutoCAD (B) (Archicad)
(C) (DataCAD) (D) CYCAS

3. 7 6 6 1=6

(i) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(ii)

(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(iii) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(iv) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(v) , __________

(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(vi)
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(vii)
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
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(vi) The arbour like structures that are created over walkways so as to
provide support to the climbers and ramblers are known as :
(A) Pergolas (B) Hedges
(C) Arches (D) Shrubbery
(vii) Which CAD software was developed by Graphisoft ?
(A) AutoCAD (B) Archicad
(C) DataCAD (D) CYCAS

3. Answer any 6 out of the given 7 questions. 6 1=6
(i) Which of the following grass is suitable for shady areas ?
(A) Zoysia japonica (B) Cynodon dactylon
(C) Poa pratensis (D) Paspalum notatum
(ii) The process of removing a layer of dead and decaying organic
debris and stems from the top layer of grass is known as :
(A) Scraping (B) Dethatching
(C) Spiking (D) Raking
(iii) Which one of the following is the main cause of injury or death in
many indoor plants ?
(A) Ventilation (B) Watering
(C) Humidity (D) Temperature
(iv) African violets can easily be propagated through ___________.
(A) Leaf cutting (B) Stem cutting
(C) Root cutting (D) Roots
(v) Shopping centres, hotels and resorts use indoor plants for
_________.
(A) a relaxed atmosphere (B) filtering the sounds
(C) reducing the glare (D) line calligraphy
(vi) What is the scientific name of African marigold ?
(A) Tagetes patula (B) Tagetes erecta
(C) Tagetes minuta (D) Tagetes tenuifolia
(vii) What is the causal organism of phyllody ?
(A) Nematode (B) Mycoplasma
(C) Bacteria (D) Virus

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4. 6 5 5 1=5

(i) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(ii) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iii) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iv) ___________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(v)
,
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(vi) -

(A) (B)
(C) (D)

5. 6 5 5 1=5

(i)

(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(ii) - ___________
(A) 1 C (B) 4 C
(C) 6 C (D) 10 C

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4. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5 1=5
(i) Sleeping disorder is associated with cut flowers of __________.
(A) Gladiolus (B) Carnation
(C) Chrysanthemum (D) Tulip
(ii) Which is the causal organism responsible for the stem rot of
carnations ?
(A) Rhizoctonia (B) Botrytis
(C) Fusarium (D) Uromyces
(iii) Which one of the following is not an advantage of protected
cultivation ?
(A) High productivity (B) Production throughout year
(C) Capital intensity (D) Off season production
(iv) Mass arrangements are adopted from __________ design.
(A) American (B) European
(C) Japanese (D) Korean
(v) Hygroscopic chemicals that help to maintain the suppleness of
dried plant material are known as :
(A) Polysets (B) Silica gels
(C) Humectants (D) Potpourris
(vi) Which method of drying yields high quality of the finished floral
product and makes the process relatively simple ?
(A) Water drying (B) Air drying
(C) Freeze drying (D) Vacuum drying

5. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5 1=5
(i) The chemical formulation used for extending the vase life of
flowers is known as :
(A) Floral preservatives (B) Biocides
(C) Pulsing solution (D) Holding solution
(ii) Gladiolus cut-spikes are pre-cooled at :
(A) 1 C (B) 4 C
(C) 6 C (D) 10 C

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(iii) - ?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iv)
,
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(v) 69 90 __________ C

(A) 1 4 (B) 5 8
(C) 8 12 (D) 13 16
(vi) -
(A) CAD (B) CAM
(C) MAC (D) UNIX

6. 6 5 5 1=5

(i) __________
(A) IISc,
(B) IARI,
(C) ,
(D) ,
(ii) __________
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(iii) , _________
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

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(iii) Which cut flower is harvested at tight bud stage ?
(A) Carnation (B) Jasmine
(C) Rose (D) Gladiolus
(iv) Row planting of shrubs or dwarf trees at regular intervals so that
it forms a fence is known as :
(A) Edge (B) Arch
(C) Topiary (D) Hedge
(v) Hybrid rose seeds respond best to a stratification temperature of
___________ C for 69 to 90 days.
(A) 1 4 (B) 5 8
(C) 8 12 (D) 13 16
(vi) Which software has replaced the traditional drawing board ?
(A) CAD (B) CAM
(C) MAC (D) UNIX

6. Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions. 5 1=5
(i) International Registration Authority for Bougainvillea is situated
at :
(A) IISc, Bengaluru
(B) IARI, New Delhi
(C) Botanical Garden, Coimbatore
(D) Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden,
Kolkata
(ii) Dried ornamental exporting units are mainly situated at :
(A) Delhi (B) Nagpur
(C) Bhopal (D) Tuticorin
(iii) The items which are created through a manufacturing process are
called ___________.
(A) Natural enrichment items
(B) Tangible enrichment items
(C) Manmade enrichment items
(D) Intangible enrichment items

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(iv)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

(v) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

(vi) -
(A) (B)
(C) (D)

30

5 3 20 30
3 2=6

7. MINTS

8.

9.

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11.

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(iv) The garden laid below the ground level is called :
(A) Paved garden
(B) Terrace garden
(C) Mesh garden
(D) Sunken garden

(v) Which is the most destructive lawn pest ?
(A) White grubs (B) Termites
(C) Fairy ring (D) Pale lawn

(vi) Which of the following countries is a leading global exporter of
dried ornamentals ?
(A) Netherlands (B) Australia
(C) South Korea (D) India

SECTION B
(Subjective Type Questions) (30 Marks)

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills. Answer each
question in 20 30 words. 3 2=6

7. Write a short note on MINTS.

8. List out any two softwares for Presentations.

9. s

10. Define Self-Control.

11. List out any two green jobs in agriculture.

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5 3 20 30 3 2=6

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

3 2 30 50 2 3=6

17. -
18. -
19.

5 3 50 80 3 4=12

20.

21.

22.
(i)
(ii)

23. ,

24.

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Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 20 30 words each. 3 2=6

12. What are the functions of family area ?
13. How do you define edges ? Suggest suitable plants for making edges.
14. Define plugging.

15. What is Ikebana ?
16. Write a short note on humectants.

Answer any 2 out of the given 3 questions in 30 50 words each. 2 3=6

17. How would you explain terms like Commercial floriculture and Hi-tech
floriculture ?

18. What are the directly associated components of industry ?
19. Explain briefly the analysis involved in home landscaping.

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50 80 words each. 3 4=12

20. List out the must-have qualities of root stocks of rose and suggest
common cultivars used.
21. What are the advantages of protected cultivation of flower crops ? Briefly
explain how high temperature is managed.

22. Discuss the following heads :
(i) Selection of turf grasses for warm and cool climates along with their
remarkable nature.
(ii) Mowing and rowing.
23. Write briefly on water drying and freeze drying along with their required
conditions (if any).
24. Explain briefly the post-harvest care of Gerbera under the following
heads :
(a) Harvesting
(b) Pre-cooling
(c) Pulsing
(d) Storage
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