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[#701] Removal of remnant male flower bud after completion of female flowering phase in banana is termed as
Correct Answer

(A) Denavelling

Explanation

Solution: Removal of remnant male flower bud after completion of female flowering phase in banana is termed as Denavelling . This checks the movement of photosynthates into the unwanted sink and promotes fruit development in banana. It also enhances bunch weight.

[#702] Ice box variety of watermelon is
Correct Answer

(B) Arka Muthu

Explanation

Solution: Ice box variety of watermelon is Arka Muthu . Icebox watermelons are the same as ordinary watermelons but only smaller and sweeter. They got the name icebox watermelon because they are very compact and easy to fit in the fridge. High yielding variety with unique character of dwarf vine of 1.2 mt, vine length, shorter internodal length and early maturing type (75 - 80 days).

[#703] Black Scurf resistant variety of potato is
Correct Answer

(A) Kufri Kuber

Explanation

Solution: Kufri Kuber is the Black Scurf resistant variety of Potato. Black scurf is caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, which can exist in the soil in the absence of potatoes. This variety is released by the central potato research station, Shimla in 1943. It is resistant to black scurf and late blight of potato. Kufri Kuber is a selection from ( Solanum curtilobum × S. tuberosum 'Deodara') × S. andi-genum , it matures early and gives good yields of medium-sized, yellow-fleshed tubers. It is best suited for hill and plain regions of India.

[#704] KGMR-1, a hybrid of . . . . . . . . crop was released from IARI, New Delhi, India.
Correct Answer

(A) Cabbage

Explanation

Solution: KGMR-1, a hybrid of Cabbage crop was released from IARI, New Delhi, India. It is released by AICRP (VC) in year 2005. It is recommended to be grown in Punjab, U.P, Bihar, W.B and Assam. Cabbage is a very healthy type of green leafy vegetable belonging to the Brassica oleracea species.

[#705] Pellagra is due to the deficiency of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(A) Niacin

Explanation

Solution: Pellagra is due to the deficiency of Niacin . Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B 3 ). Symptoms include inflamed skin, diarrhea, dementia and sores in the mouth. The classic symptoms of pellagra are diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia and death. Treatment is with either niacin or nicotinamide supplementation. Improvements typically begin within a couple of days.