JSS 1 Horticulture and Crop Production Flashcards: Meaning, Importance and Practices of Post-Harvest Vegetable Management

Question 1

What is post-harvest management?

Accepted Answer

the handling of produce from harvest until consumption or sale

Question 2

The main aim of post-harvest management is to maintain quality and reduce ____.

Accepted Answer

losses

Question 3

Vegetables deteriorate quickly because many have high water content and ____.

Accepted Answer

continue living processes after harvest

Question 4

Harvesting vegetables during a cool part of the day can reduce ____.

Accepted Answer

heat buildup and water loss

Question 5

Sorting means separating produce according to condition and removing ____.

Accepted Answer

damaged or diseased items

Question 6

Why should rotten vegetables be removed quickly?

Accepted Answer

Decay can spread and contaminate sound produce.

Question 7

Grading groups vegetables by qualities such as size, maturity, and ____.

Accepted Answer

quality

Question 8

Uniform grading helps buyers to ____.

Accepted Answer

understand quality and compare prices

Question 9

Packaging protects vegetables during handling and ____.

Accepted Answer

transport

Question 10

A ventilated crate is suitable for many vegetables because it supports airflow and ____.

Accepted Answer

reduces crushing

Question 11

Why should vegetables not be packed too tightly?

Accepted Answer

Pressure can bruise or crush them.

Question 12

Clean packaging reduces the risk of ____.

Accepted Answer

contamination

Question 13

Cool storage slows respiration and ____.

Accepted Answer

microbial spoilage

Question 14

Leafy vegetables need high humidity to limit wilting but should not remain ____.

Accepted Answer

waterlogged or dripping wet

Question 15

Which is NOT a good storage condition for fresh vegetables: excessive heat, cleanliness, suitable humidity, or ventilation?

Accepted Answer

excessive heat

Question 16

During transport, produce should be protected from direct sun, rain, and ____.

Accepted Answer

rough handling

Question 17

Heavy containers should not be stacked on soft vegetables because they cause ____.

Accepted Answer

mechanical damage

Question 18

A first-in, first-out system sells older sound stock before ____.

Accepted Answer

newer stock

Question 19

Good post-harvest management benefits farmers through higher saleable yield and ____.

Accepted Answer

better income

Question 20

The correct sequence after harvest is careful handling → sorting → grading → packaging → ____.

Accepted Answer

storage or transport

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