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[#801] Moisture level for better storage of vegetables is
Correct Answer

(B) 20%

Explanation

Solution: The moisture level for better storage of vegetables is 20%. Moisture content affects the processibility, shelf-life, usability and quality of a product. Accurate moisture content determination, therefore, plays a key role in ensuring the quality of vegetables. A general rule for vegetables is that cool-season crops should be stored at cooler temperatures (32 to 35°F) and warm-season crops should be stored at warmer temperatures (45 to 55°F).

[#802] Synthetic variety of cabbage is
Correct Answer

(C) Pusa Sambandh

Explanation

Solution: The synthetic variety of cabbage is Pusa Sambandh . The heads of this variety are medium in size and high yielding variety. Its average yield is 35 - 46 t/ha. Heads are round and weigh 2 - 4 kg. Harvested within 80 - 90 days after transplanting. It is a Mid-season variety.

[#803] Origin place of pineapple is
Correct Answer

(A) Brazil

Explanation

Solution: The origin place of the pineapple is Brazil . The pineapple ( Ananas comosus ) is a tropical plant with edible fruit, it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae. The wild plant originates from the Parana - Paraguay River drainages between southern Brazil and Paraguay. The Portuguese took the fruit from Brazil and introduced it into India by 1550.

[#804] Cross protection is done in citrus against which disease?
Correct Answer

(A) Tristeza

Explanation

Solution: Cross protection is done in citrus against Tristeza disease. Cross protection is a type of induced resistance developing in plants against viruses. Tristeza is one of the very few virus-induced diseases where mild strain cross-protection has been used successfully in commercial production of various tree crops and is currently the only way a citrus industry faced with severe and destructive stem pitting CTV (Citrus Tristeza Virus) can survive.

[#805] Guava belongs to family
Correct Answer

(A) Myrtaceae

Explanation

Solution: Guava belongs to the family Myrtaceae . It is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. It is a small tree in the Myrtle family, native to Mexico and Central America. Guavas are typical Myrtoideae, with tough dark heavy leaves that are opposite, simple, elliptic to ovate, and 5 - 15 centimeters (2 - 6 in) long. The flowers are white, with five petals and numerous stamens. The fruits are many-seeded berries.