Cuttings prepared usually from one year old immature shoots of previous season’s growth is: (IGKV CET Horti 2018)

✅Explanation:
-Hardwood cuttings are stem cuttings taken from woody, mature branches that have grown during the previous season.
-These branches are typically one year old and have begun to harden off, losing some of their flexibility.

📌 Other Options:
-(B) Semi-hardwood: These cuttings are taken from the current season's growth after the stems have started to firm up.
-(C) Softwood: Softwood cuttings are prepared from the new, green shoots of the current season. They are soft, flexible, and root easily but require careful attention to moisture levels to prevent drying out.
-(D) Herbaceous: Herbaceous cuttings are not woody at all. They are taken from non-woody plants with soft, green stems.

🔴 Related terminology:
-Rooting hormone: A hormone applied to the base of a cutting to encourage root development.