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[#886] Which one of the following is a regular bearing variety of mango
Correct Answer

(C) Amrapali

Explanation

Solution: Amrapali is one of the following that is a regular bearing variety of mangoes . The ' Amrapali ' mango is a named mango cultivar introduced in 1971. It was developed as a hybrid variety of 'Dasheri' and 'Neelum' by Dr. Pijush Kanti Majumdar at the Indian Agriculture Research Institute in Delhi. Amrapali Mango was first planted in West Bengal in Chakdaha, Nadia district. The tree is a dwarf, regular-bearer, with clusters of small-sized fruits. Its flesh is a deep orange-red and contains approximately 2.5 - 3.0 times more β carotene content than other commercial varieties of mango.

[#887] According to ICMR, daily requirement of vegetable per capita per day is
Correct Answer

(B) 300 gm

Explanation

Solution: According to ICMR, the daily requirement of vegetables per capita per day is 300 gm . The plate, designed by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, recommends sourcing macronutrients and micronutrients from a minimum of 8 food groups per day with vegetables, fruits and green leafy vegetables forming essentially half the plate of the recommended foods per day. Leafy green vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. They're packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre but low in calories. Eating a diet rich in leafy greens can offer numerous health benefits including reduced risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and mental decline.

[#888] Destructive Insect and Pest Act (DIPA) was passed in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(B) 1914

Explanation

Solution: The destructive Insect and Pest Act (DIPA) was passed in 1914 . The Destructive Insects and Pests Act is an act to prevent the introduction into India and the transport from one State to another of any insect, fungus, or another pest, which is or may be destructive to crops. It belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

[#889] "Parbhani Kranti" is a popular variety of
Correct Answer

(B) Okra

Explanation

Solution: "Parbhani Kranti" is a popular variety of Okra . Parbhani Kranti is the name of a lady's finger (Okra) variety, which is an example of mutation breeding. It is produced by sexual hybridization and is derived from the back cross of Abelmoschus manihot x A. Esculentus. This mutated variety is resistant to the yellow mosaic virus.

[#890] Maximum calorie per 100 gram is obtained from . . . . . . . . vegetable.
Correct Answer

(A) Sweet potato

Explanation

Solution: The maximum calorie per 100 grams is obtained from sweet potato vegetables. It contains 86 calories in 100 gms raw sweet potatoes. A medium-sized sweet potato (boiled without the skin) contains 27 grams of carbs. Sweet potatoes have a medium to high Glycemic index (GI), varying from 44 - 96. Sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C and potassium.