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[#1021] Which of the following is considered as the finest mandarin in the world?
Correct Answer

(C) Nagpur

Explanation

Solution: Mandarin of Nagpur is considered the finest mandarin in the world. The mandarin orange ( Citrus reticulata ), also known as the mandarin or mandarine, is a small citrus tree fruit. Mandarins are smaller and oblate, unlike the spherical common oranges. Nagpur mandarin is the most popular fruit among all types of oranges in India due to its sweet-sour appealing taste and easy peelable quality of the rind. This land is by far the largest cultivator of oranges as compared to other cities in India. While, majority of cultivation is done in the nearby region of Vidharba, with over around 80,000 hectares of land used for the purpose. Nagpur being more of a commercial center uses only 20,965 hectares of land for orange cultivation. The total production of oranges is around 5 lakhs tons per year.

[#1022] Delphinidin- a plant pigment is responsible for the development of . . . . . . . . colour.
Correct Answer

(B) Blue

Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is B: Blue . Let's break down why: Delphinidin is a type of anthocyanidin , which is a natural pigment found in plants. Anthocyanidins are responsible for a wide range of colors in fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Specifically, delphinidin tends to produce blue or purple hues . Think of blueberries, purple grapes, or violet flowers – they often owe their color to delphinidin. While other pigments contribute to red, orange, and pink colors, delphinidin is most closely associated with blue.

[#1023] Food Safety and Standardization Authority (FSSAI) act was passed in . . . . . . . . year.
Correct Answer

(D) 2006

Explanation

Solution: Food Safety and Standardization Authority (FSSAI) act was passed in the year 2006. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statue related to food safety and regulation in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.

[#1024] . . . . . . . . is the only cultivated member of cucurbitaceae family which is single seeded.
Correct Answer

(D) Chayote

Explanation

Solution: Chayote is the only cultivated member of cucurbitaceae family which is single-seeded. Chayote is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. The fruit is roughly pear-shaped, somewhat flattened and with coarse wrinkles, ranging from 10 to 25 cm in length. It looks like a green pear and it has a thin, green skin fused with the green to white flesh and a single, large, flattened pit with a single but edible seed. The flesh has a fairly bland taste and the texture is described as a cross between a potato and a cucumber.

[#1025] Chilli variety suitable for colour extraction is
Correct Answer

(B) Arka Abir

Explanation

Solution: The Chilli variety suitable for colour extraction is Arka abir. A pure line selection from Dyavanur Dubba (a local Byadagi variety grown in Kundgoltaluk, Dharwad District). Plants are tall with fruits light green in colour, wrinkled turning deep red on maturity and less pungent. Yields 2 t/ha dry chili in 160 - 180 days. Recommended for release in 1995 by Institute Varietal Release Committee. It has better colour (colour value maximum 1,65,541 c.u.) therefore, it is suitable for colour extraction.