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Which among the following is NOT a horticulture crop?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1 -> Medicinal and aromatic plants are part of horticulture, focusing on plants used for medicinal and aromatic purposes.

Option 2 -> Cereal crops like wheat, rice, and maize are field/agronomic crops, not horticulture crops.

Option 3 -> Fruits are a major component of horticulture (pomology).

Option 4 -> Vegetables are a core part of horticulture (olericulture).


Hence, Option 2: Cereal crops -> Horticulture deals with intensive cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, medicinal and aromatic plants, while cereal crops fall under agronomy/field crops which involve extensive cultivation of food grains -> correct

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