Question : Select the word which means the same as a group of words given.
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Option 1: Monoculture
Option 2: Sericulture
Option 3: Apiculture
Option 4: Horticulture
Correct Answer: Horticulture
Solution : The correct answer is option 4.
Explanation:
- Consider the significance of the highlighted option:
- Horticulture (noun): The study or practise of cultivating garden plants.
- Now consider the significance of the other options:
- - Monoculture (noun): The practise of producing only one crop or raising only one type of animal on a farm.
- - Sericulture (noun): The process of making silk.
- - Apiculture (noun): The activity or task of keeping bees, particularly for honey production.
As a result of the provided definitions, we conclude that Horticulture is the right one-word substitute.