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[#496] 'Pusa gaint' is the veriety of
Correct Answer

(C) Papaya

Explanation

Solution: Pusa Giant is a vigorous variety of papaya. It is gynodioecious variety with 100% productive plants with good fruit yield and quality having excellent taste. The plants are sturdy and tolerant of strong winds. The first fruit is at one-meter height and it weighs 2 - 3 kg with yellow, moderately firm 5 cm thick pulp. The fruits are suitable for tooty-fruity.

[#497] Sunflower act as an indicator plant to diagnose the deficiency of
Correct Answer

(A) Boron

Explanation

Solution: Sunflowers act as an indicator plant to diagnose the deficiency of boron in the soil as definite boron deficiency symptoms are developed in sunflowers. The young and middle leaves of the plants develop small chlorotic patches and develop orange-colored necrotic areas in the young leaves.

[#498] The term Green Revolution was coined by
Correct Answer

(B) William S. Gaud

Explanation

Solution: The term “Green revolution” was coined by William S. Gaud, the administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in March 1968. The introduction of this green revolution in India has converted agriculture into the modern industrial system by the adoption of technology like the use of HYV (high yielding variety) seeds, mechanized farm tools, irrigation facilities, pesticides and fertilizers.

[#499] Sorghum is classified as
Correct Answer

(A) Major millet

Explanation

Solution: Sorghum belongs to the grass family Poeceae and is categorized as major millet. It is available in 25 different species, some of them are grown for human consumption but some are grown to feed animals also.

[#500] The highest production of mustard is contributed by the state
Correct Answer

(B) Rajasthan

Explanation

Solution: The highest production of mustard in India is contributed by Rajasthan. It alone contributes about 40% approximately $${frac{1}{3}^{{ ext{rd}}}}$$ of the total mustard production of the country. The soil and climatic conditions of Rajasthan favor the maximum production of the mustard crop.