China Aster MCQs and Progress

A. Fill in the Blanks

1. For China aster cultivation, ____________ soil is best with a pH range of                 ___________. 

2. In China aster application of FYM, _____________ tonnes and ____________ NPK kg/ha are found beneficial. 

3. Individual flowers are harvested for making ____________ and _______________.

4. China aster is commonly propagated by _______________. 

5. For commercial cultivation of China aster, the seed rate requirement is _________________ kg/ha.

Answer

1. well-drained sandy loam or loamy; 6.8–7.5.

2. FYM, 10–15 tonnes and 120:80:120 NPK kg/ha.

3. garlands and worshipping.

4. Seeds.

5. 2.5–3.0 kg/ha.

B. Multiple Choice Questions 

1. Optimum temperature range required for China aster during the day and night is —

 (a) 20–30o C and 15–17o C

 (b) 30–35o C and 17–19o C 

(c) 25–35o C and 13–15o C 

(d) 35–40o C and 19–21o C 

2. China aster can be planted at ______________ cm spacing. 

(a) 20 × 20 or 35 × 35

 (b) 25 × 25 or 40 × 40

 (c) 35 × 35 or 50 × 50

 (d) 30 × 30 or 45 × 45

 3. Normal growing season of China aster is ____________________. 

(a) June–July and October–November 

(b) February–March and July–August 

(c) May–June and September–October

(d) November–December and April–May 

4. Yields of China aster is about ____________ tonnes/ha loose flowers. 

(a) 14–16 

(b) 18–20

(c) 20-22 

(d) 22–25 

5. A serious insect pest of China aster is —

(a) Aster beetle (Epicauta pennsylvanica) 

(b) Leafhopper (Macrosteles fascifrons)

(c) Tarnished plant bugs (Lygus lineolaris) 

(d) Root aphid (Anuraphis maidi-radicis)

Answers

1. Optimum temperature range required for China aster during the day and night is —
   ✅ (a) 20–30°C and 15–17°C

2. China aster can be planted at ______________ cm spacing.
   ✅ (d) 30 × 30 or 45 × 45

3. Normal growing season of China aster is ____________________.
   ✅ (c) May–June and September–October

4. Yields of China aster is about ____________ tonnes/ha loose flowers.
   ✅ (b) 18–20

5. A serious insect pest of China aster is —
   ✅ (a) Aster beetle (Epicauta pennsylvanica)