Horticulture - Study Mode

[#656] Sel-32 variety of tomato was developed at
Correct Answer

(A) HAU, Hisar

Explanation

Solution: Sel-32 variety of tomato was developed at HAU, Hisar .

[#657] Often cross-pollinated crops have . . . . . . . . % of cross-pollination.
Correct Answer

(A) > 5%

Explanation

Solution: Often cross-pollinated crops have > 5% of cross-pollination. Cross-pollination often exceeds 5 percent and may reach 30 percent. Such species are generally known as often cross-pollinated species. Cross-pollination, also called allogamy occurs when pollen is delivered to a flower from a different plant. E.g: Jowar, Cotton, Broad bean, Jute, Rai, Carrot, Onion, Turnip, etc.

[#658] 'Cricket ball' is an improved variety of
Correct Answer

(A) Sapota

Explanation

Solution: 'Cricket ball' is an improved variety of Sapota . This variety also known as 'Calcutta Large' bears large round fruits. The pulp is gritty and granular and moderately sweet. It is grown in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharastra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.

[#659] Which one of the following variety of mangoes is developed by clonal selection and bears fruit regularly
Correct Answer

(C) Dashehari-51

Explanation

Solution: Dashehari-51 is one of the varieties of mangoes that is developed by clonal selection and bears fruit regularly. Dashehari-51 is the regular bearing and yielding clone of Dashehari. It is one of the best varieties in the country with fruit size is small-medium, the shape is elongated with yellow fruit colour, and the flesh is fibreless. It has a good keeping quality, mainly used for table purpose. It is susceptible to mango malformation.

[#660] Seed Constitutes more than 50% of cost of production in the crop
Correct Answer

(B) Potato

Explanation

Solution: Seed Constitutes more than 50% of the cost of production in the crop Potato . India is the second largest producer of potatoes in the world. Seed is the single most important input in potato cultivation. Potato seed alone accounts for 40 - 50% of the total potato production cost, and huge quantities of potentially edible food are put back into the soil as potato seed.