Horticulture - Study Mode

[#626] The Indian Institute of Vegetable Research is located at
Correct Answer

(A) Varanasi

Explanation

Solution: The Indian Institute of Vegetable Research is located in Varanasi . The ICAR- Indian Institute of Vegetable Research was established in the year 1999 in Varanasi which is the leading institute on vegetable research in India. The institute carries out research activities through 3 divisions viz. Vegetable Improvement, Vegetable Production and Vegetable Protection.

[#627] Which one is not the variety of banana
Correct Answer

(B) Sardar (L-49)

Explanation

Solution: Sardar (L-49) is not a variety of bananas, whereas lal velchi, Poovan and Mauritius are a variety of bananas. Sardar (L-49) is variety of Guava. It is available throughout the year except during the summer season. Being very hardy, it gives an assured crop even with very little care. Its cost of production is also low because its requirements for fertilizer, irrigation and plant protection are not much.

[#628] Kt-1 is a variety of capsicum, while Kt-4 is a variety of . . . . . . . . resistant to bacterial wilt.
Correct Answer

(D) Brinjal

Explanation

Solution: Kt-1 is a variety of capsicum, while Kt-4 is a variety of brinjal resistant to bacterial wilt. Kt-1 is a variety of capsicum and is evolved at IARI sub station Katrain. It is high yielding f1 hybrid resistant to anthracnose and fruit rot disease. Kt-4 is a variety of brinjal developed at Regional Station, Katrain of IARI. Fruits are cylindrical, borne in clusters of 3 - 5. The average yield is 37 tones/ha. It is resistant to bacterial wilt.

[#629] Important vegetable crop belonging to the botanical family Asteraceae is
Correct Answer

(C) Artichoke

Explanation

Solution: An important vegetable crop belonging to the botanical family Asteraceae is Artichoke . Artichoke, (Cynara cardunculus, variety Scolymus), also called globe artichoke or French artichoke, large thistlelike perennial plant of the aster family (Asteraceae) grown for its edible flower buds. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. Cooked unsalted artichoke is 82% water, 12% carbohydrates, 3% protein and 3% fat.

[#630] Fruit known as Adam's fig is
Correct Answer

(B) Banana

Explanation

Solution: The fruit known as Adam's Fig is a Banana. Banana is one of the oldest and commonest of the Indian fruits that have been cultivated. Eve was said to have used banana leaves to cover her modesty in the garden of paradise. Thus, it is also called the apple of paradise. It is also known as “Adam's fig or tree of wisdom. It is used as staple fruit in most African countries and is used as ripe (table) or raw fruit (cooking). This fruit is available throughout the year.