DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN VALUE
ADDED PRODUCTS FROM FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES
Term-End Examination
June,2OO7
BPVI-002 : POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT
Time : 2 hours
Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Attempt any five questions Question no. 1 is Compulsory
1. (a) Define the following : ( 1 * 5 = 5 )
(i) Pre-cooling
(ii) Perishable
(iii) Pelletization
(iv) Degreening
(v) Curing
(b) List the packaging materials for fresh fruits and vegetables. (5)
2. What is the basis of grading ? How many grades are there ? Write down the grading equipment and methods of grading. 3+2+5=10
3. What are the advantages of pre-cooling ? Describe the various methods of pre-cooling of fruits and vegetables. 4+6=10
4. What are the post-harvest diseases of fruits and vegetables ? Give five examples. How will you control the quiescent infection in fruit crops ? 5+5=10
5. Describe in brief the low cost storage structures for storage of fruits and vegetables 10
6. (a) What is the role of middleman in a market ? 5
(b) Enumerate the role of various agencies through Which market information is disseminated in India . 5
7 . Describe the factors affecting quality of minimally Processed products. 10
8. Describe the most common five (5) driers used for drying of fruits and vegetables. , 2x5=10