Horticulture - Study Mode

[#926] Which of the following are resistant to powdery mildew in chilli?
Correct Answer

(A) Arka Lohit

Explanation

Solution: Arka Lohit is resistant to powdery mildew in chilli. It is a pure line selection from IIHR 324 (local collection). Plants are tall, fruits straight, smooth with a pointed tip, fruit colour is dark green changing to deep red and highly pungent. Suitable both for irrigated and rainfed cultivation. Yield 25 t/ha (green) or 3 t/ha (dry). Recommended for release in 1990 at AICRP (VC) workshop at a national level.

[#927] Main pollination mode of palak is
Correct Answer

(B) Anemophily

Explanation

Solution: The main pollination mode of palak is anemophily. Anemophily or wind pollination is a form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by wind. Anemophilous pollen grains are smooth, light, and non-sticky so that they can be transported by air currents. Wind-pollinating plants have no predisposition to attract pollinating organisms.

[#928] Headquarter of AGMARK is located at
Correct Answer

(B) Faridabad

Explanation

Solution: The headquarters of AGMARK is located in Faridabad, Haryana . AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection an attached Office of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agricultural & Farmers Welfare an agency of the Government of India. The AGMARK Head Office at Faridabad (Haryana) is legally enforced in India by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (and amended in 1986).

[#929] Litchi is native to
Correct Answer

(D) South China

Explanation

Solution: Litchi is native to South China . It is a tropical tree native to the Guangdong, Fujian, and Yunnan provinces of Southeast and Southwest China, where cultivation is documented since the 11 th century. China is the main producer of lychees, followed by India, other countries in Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Madagascar and South Africa. The fruit is usually eaten fresh but can also be canned or dried. The flavour of the fresh pulp is aromatic and musky, and the dried pulp is acidic and very sweet.

[#930] Purple coloured broccoli variety is
Correct Answer

(D) Palam vichitra

Explanation

Solution: Purple coloured broccoli variety is Palam vichitra. Palam vichitra is purple coloured heading type broccoli with medium foliage, open green leaves having a green tinge, and heads that are firm and solid. It gets ready for harvesting in 115 - 120 days, average yield is 225 - 250 q/ha.