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[#811] Berry is associated with
Correct Answer

(B) Wheat

Explanation

Solution: Berry is associated with wheat and is a whole wheat kernel, composed of the bran, germ and endosperm, without the husk. Wheat berries are tan to reddish brown colour and are available as either a hard or soft processed grain.

[#812] Heavy shedding of buds and bolls occurs in cotton due to
Correct Answer

(D) Water stress at bud formation stage

Explanation

Solution: Heavy shredding of buds and bolls occurs in cotton because of water stress at the bud formation stage. Bud formation stage is the critical irrigation stage in the developmental stage of the cotton plantation but delayed irrigation can lead to disaster for the plants.

[#813] Seasons occurs due to
Correct Answer

(B) Rotation of earth of its axis

Explanation

Solution: Changes in Seasons occur due to the rotation of Earth on its axis. Our Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.4 degrees and different parts of the earth receive more or less amount of solar radiation at different angles. When the earth's orbital plane is tilted towards the sun, it's summer for that hemisphere and when it's away, it's winter for them.

[#814] The chromosome number of Sesamum indicum (Sesamum) is
Correct Answer

(D) 26

Explanation

Solution: The chromosome number of the Sesamum indicum is 26. It is diploid. (2n = 26) and this was first reported by Moringa al. The somatic chromosome numbers of 13 species in the genus sesamum. Genetic diversity in sesame as in other crops has been reduced during domestication and breeding. Sesame is also known as the queen of oils and belongs to the family Pedaliaceae.

[#815] Phalaris minor belongs to the family
Correct Answer

(B) Gramineae

Explanation

Solution: Phalaris minor is a type of grass that belongs to the family Gramineae. It is a tufted annual bunch of grass with a spike like panicle. It reaches up to 1.8 meters in height. It is used as fodder or forage for livestock and birdseed.