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[#841] Low chilling variety of pear is
Correct Answer

(A) Punjab Nectar

Explanation

Solution: The low chilling variety of pear is Punjab Nectar. It can tolerate very low temperatures below zero degrees and can stand high temperatures. It is a low chilling and semi-soft variety of pear. Trees of medium height. Fruits are medium to large size. Fruits are yellow-green with white flesh. On ripening become juicy. It gets a mature week of July. It gives an average yield of 80 kg per tree.

[#842] In tomatoes antifreeze gene has been transferred from
Correct Answer

(A) Fish

Explanation

Solution: In tomatoes, the anti-freeze gene has been transferred from Fish. The tomato gained the moniker 'fish tomato'. The anti-freeze protein was found to inhibit ice recrystallization. Other genes from various species have been inserted into the tomato with the hope of increasing their resistance to various environmental factors. A genetically modified tomato or transgenic tomato is a tomato that has had its genes modified, using genetic engineering.

[#843] Balanced diet includes at least . . . . . . . . g of vegetables
Correct Answer

(D) 300

Explanation

Solution: A balanced diet includes at least 300 g of vegetables. Vegetables add roughage and fibres along with vitamins and minerals to the diet which is required for the proper functioning of our body. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower the risk of eye and digestive problems and have a positive effect on blood sugar.

[#844] An improved varitey 'Pusa Mukta' of cabbage is resistant to
Correct Answer

(B) Black rot

Explanation

Solution: An improved variety ‘Pusa Mukta’ of cabbage is resistant to Black rot . Pusa Mukta is a variety of cabbage with heads flattish round, medium-sized with light green outer leaves, weighing 1.5 - 2 kg each. The average yield is 25 - 30 t/ha. It is tolerant of Black rot disease that is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris and it is a significant disease of cabbage and other crucifer crops worldwide.

[#845] Where is Lal Bagh located?
Correct Answer

(A) Bengaluru

Explanation

Solution: Lal Bagh Botanical Garden or simply Lalbagh is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Hyder Ali commissioned the building of this garden in 1760 but his son, Tipu Sultan, completed it. A Bagh is Hindustani for the garden while the reference of the prefix Lal is debated and could refer to the colour red due to its original floral composition but Lal also means "beloved". It was responsible for the introduction and propagation of numerous ornamental plants as well as those of economic value. It also served a social function as a park and recreational space.