Horticulture - Study Mode

[#856] . . . . . . . . was the 1 st deputy director general of Horticulture, ICAR.
Correct Answer

(B) Dr. K. L. Chadha

Explanation

Solution: Dr. K. L. Chadha was the first deputy director general of Horticulture, ICAR. He was appointed as the first Horticulture Commissioner, Govt. of India, New Delhi, followed by his appointment as the first Deputy Director General (Horticulture) at ICAR headquarters in New Delhi. Dr. Chadha has published over 100 scientific papers. The Horticulture Division of ICAR is vested with the responsibility of overseeing the overall accelerated development of horticulture from a national perspective for improving nutritional, ecological and livelihood security.

[#857] Flower colour of Pusa Narangi Gainda is
Correct Answer

(C) Orange

Explanation

Solution: The flower colour of Pusa Narangi Gainda is Orange. The flowering duration is long 40 - 45 days. Plants are 60 - 65 cm tall, vigorous and uniform with dark green foliage. Deep orange flowers with ruffled florets in 125 - 135 days after sowing. Rich in carotenoids (329 mg/1000 g petals), widely used in the poultry industry, food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

[#858] Hypoglycemic ingredient (blood sugar lowering) in bitter gourd is
Correct Answer

(B) Charantin

Explanation

Solution: A hypoglycemic ingredient (blood sugar lowering) in the bitter gourd is Charatin. Bitter melon notably contains phyto-nutrient, polypeptide-P, and plant insulin known to lower blood sugar levels. In addition, it also contains a hypoglycemic agent called charantin . Charantin increases glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis in the cells of the liver, muscle and adipose tissue.

[#859] Bitterness in cucurbits is due to the presence of
Correct Answer

(D) Cucurbitacin

Explanation

Solution: Bitterness in cucurbits is due to the presence of Cucurbitacin . The bitter taste is caused by the presence of terpenoid compounds called cucurbitacins, named for the cucumber and squash family of plants called cucurbits. Cucumbers produce cucurbitacins as a defense against insects, fungus and herbivores.

[#860] Which of the following seed rate of TPS is recommended for planting 1 hectare land?
Correct Answer

(A) 150 gram

Explanation

Solution: The seed rate of TPS recommended for planting 1-hectare land is 150 grams . TPS is true potato seed, the name given to the seeds from potato fruits, which breeders can use to develop new varieties. Seed rate is the quantity of seed of a crop that is required to sow a unit area of land for optimum crop production.