Sentence Completion - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 21479
Q. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence.
Cultivation, management, and study of individual trees is called as __________- Published on 04 May 16a. Arboriculture
b. Sericulture
c. Horticulture
d. Viticulture
ANSWER: Arboriculture
Arboriculture – It is the study of individual tree or shrubs, etc. It includes cultural techniques such as selection, planting, training, fertilization, pest and pathogen control, pruning, shaping, and removal. A person studying arboriculture is called as ' arborist' or an 'arboriculturist'
Sericulture –Rearing of silk worms is known as Sericulture.
Horticulture – It is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. Cultivation of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, etc.
Viticulture – The science, production, and study of grapes is called as Viticulture.
