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[#126] Maximum concentration of alkaloids in Cinchona is found in
Correct Answer

(A) Barks

Explanation

Solution: The maximum concentration of alkaloids in Cinchona is found in Barks . Cinchona, (genus Cinchona), is a genus of about 23 species of plants, mostly trees, in the madder family (Rubiaceae), native to the Andes of South America. Cinchona bark contains quinoline alkaloids. Quinine, quinidine, cinchonine and cinchonidine are the major substances among over thirty others. The bark of some species contains quinine which is useful against malaria.

[#127] Which glucoside is helpful in preventing spoilage of cooked vegetable of bitter gourd
Correct Answer

(A) Cucurbitacin

Explanation

Solution: Cucurbitacin is the glucoside that helps prevent spoilage of cooked vegetables of bitter gourd. It is a class of biochemical compounds that some plants notably members of the pumpkin and gourd family, Cucurbitaceae produce and which function as a defense against herbivores. Cucurbitacins impart a bitter taste in plant foods such as cucumber, zucchini, melon and pumpkin. Cucurbitacins have potent biological activities depending on the target cells such as cytotoxic, anti-tumor properties, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammation, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, cardiovascular and anti-diabetic effects.

[#128] Self blanched variety of cauliflower is
Correct Answer

(B) Pusa Deepali

Explanation

Solution: Self blanched variety of cauliflower is Pusa Deepali . The Self Blanching cauliflower is known for its bright white curds with a delicious flavor! The Self Blanching cauliflower has self-wrapping leaves that help protect the white curds from the sun, thus the name Self Blanching Cauliflower. Pusa deepali is the variety of cauliflower developed at IARI, New Delhi. Recommended for Northern India, particularly Delhi and Punjab. It is an early maturing variety, curd compact, self-blanching, white, medium-sized, and almost free from riceyness, curds ready for harvest in late October. The average yield is 12 t/ha.

[#129] Most important disease of banana in India is
Correct Answer

(D) Bunchy top

Explanation

Solution: The most important disease of bananas in India is bunchy top . The banana bunchy top is a viral disease caused by a single-stranded DNA virus called the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV). It was first identified in Fiji in 1879. The disease is transmitted from plant to plant in tropical regions of the world by aphids. Banana bunchy top disease affects the banana fruit and foliage and is caused by a single-strand DNA virus, the banana bunchy top virus. BBTV can infect species of the family Musaceae, which includes bananas, plantains, abaca and more.

[#130] Central Institute of Post-harvest Engineering Technology (CIPHET) is located at
Correct Answer

(D) Ludhiana

Explanation

Solution: Central Institute of Post-harvest Engineering Technology (CIPHET) is located in Ludhiana. Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) is an institute to take up the Lead in Research in the area of post-harvest engineering and technology suitable for agricultural production and agro-industries. CIPHET is equipped with all types of post-harvest machines that can encourage mechanization and are agro and user-friendly equipment. It also offers training to students pursuing a Bachelor of Technology (Agricultural Engineering).