Agricultural Produce Handling MCQs

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1. : The main objective of agricultural produce handling is to?
(A) Reduce soil erosion
(B) Minimize losses and maintain quality
(C) Increase fertilizer use
(D) Speed up harvesting

2. : The process of removing field heat from freshly harvested produce is called?
(A) Blanching
(B) Refrigeration
(C) Pre-cooling
(D) Freezing

3. : Which method is commonly used for pre-cooling leafy vegetables?
(A) Hydrocooling
(B) Air cooling
(C) Vacuum cooling
(D) All of the above

4. : The main purpose of grading in produce handling is to?
(A) Increase soil fertility
(B) Improve market value and consumer appeal
(C) Reduce ripening
(D) Increase weight

5. : Wax coating of fruits is mainly done to?
(A) Improve sweetness
(B) Reduce water loss and respiration
(C) Increase color
(D) Kill microorganisms

6. : Which of the following is a climacteric fruit?
(A) Mango
(B) Grape
(C) Strawberry
(D) Orange

7. : Packaging of fresh produce mainly helps in?
(A) Easy handling and transportation
(B) Increasing fertilizer use
(C) Speeding up ripening
(D) Enhancing color

8. : Which gas regulates ripening in fruits?
(A) Oxygen
(B) Nitrogen
(C) Ethylene
(D) Carbon dioxide

9. : Cold storage of fruits and vegetables is usually done at?
(A) 0–5 °C
(B) 10–15 °C
(C) 20–25 °C
(D) –10 °C

10. : Which post-harvest treatment is used to reduce microbial spoilage?
(A) Chlorination of wash water
(B) Blanching
(C) Waxing
(D) Fumigation

11. : The removal of dirt, dust, and foreign matter from produce is called?
(A) Cleaning
(B) Sorting
(C) Grading
(D) Packaging

12. : The process of separating produce based on size, shape, or quality is?
(A) Sorting
(B) Harvesting
(C) Cleaning
(D) Weeding

13. : Which vitamin is most sensitive to post-harvest handling losses?
(A) Vitamin D
(B) Vitamin K
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin A

14. : The main purpose of using ventilated crates in handling is to?
(A) Reduce labor requirement
(B) Allow air circulation and prevent spoilage
(C) Increase weight
(D) Enhance color

15. : Which is a non-climacteric fruit?
(A) Banana
(B) Apple
(C) Orange
(D) Mango

16. : Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is used to?
(A) Increase respiration rate
(B) Extend shelf life of produce
(C) Reduce vitamin content
(D) Improve soil fertility

17. : Mechanical damage during handling of fruits mainly occurs due to?
(A) Overheating
(B) Rough handling and improper packaging
(C) Wax coating
(D) Controlled atmosphere

18. : The shelf life of fruits and vegetables depends largely on?
(A) Respiration rate
(B) Soil type
(C) Fertilizer used
(D) Rainfall pattern

19. : Which type of storage is best for bulk handling of grains?
(A) Wooden boxes
(B) Silos
(C) Baskets
(D) Crates

20. : The main aim of cold chain management is to?
(A) Increase storage cost
(B) Maintain low temperature from harvest to consumer
(C) Speed up ripening
(D) Increase grain size

21. : Which pre-harvest factor affects post-harvest quality of produce?
(A) Variety of crop
(B) Fertilizer use
(C) Irrigation
(D) All of the above

22. : Vacuum cooling is most suitable for?
(A) Leafy vegetables
(B) Grains
(C) Fruits like mango
(D) Tubers

23. : The first step in handling of harvested produce is?
(A) Packaging
(B) Cleaning
(C) Grading
(D) Pre-cooling

24. : Which of the following is NOT a post-harvest handling operation?
(A) Sorting
(B) Grading
(C) Packaging
(D) Fertilization

25. : The ultimate goal of agricultural produce handling is to?
(A) Enhance shelf life and consumer satisfaction
(B) Increase weight of produce
(C) Reduce field size
(D) Improve seed germination