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[#171] Rubberization is a physiological disorder of
Correct Answer

(B) Garlic

Explanation

Solution: Rubberization is a physiological disorder of Garlic . The rubberization and premature sprouting of bulbs are the main physiological disorders.
Higher level watering is also a cause for rubber nature. Excess Nitrogen i.e, 150 to 250 kg applying also produced a large quantity of rubber garlic. Applying High levels of nitrogen and urea increases the number of rubber.

[#172] Prostrate bearing habit is found in which cultivar of Cardamom?
Correct Answer

(A) Malabar

Explanation

Solution: Prostrate-bearing habit is found in the Malabar cultivar of cardamom. The panicles are prostrate and 60 - 90 cm long, round or ovoid, pale green in colour and ribbed. Cardamom is one of the oldest known species in the world. The cultivar Malabar with a prostrate panicle (Panicles spreading on the ground) is widely grown in Karnataka, while the cultivar Mysore, characterized by erect panicles is extensively cultivated in Kerala and parts of Tamil Nadu.

[#173] In India, which of the following fruit has the highest production?
Correct Answer

(C) Banana

Explanation

Solution: In India, the Banana is the fruit that has the highest production. With a total annual production of 16.91 million tonnes from 490.70 thousand hectares with a national average of 33.5 T/ha. Maharashtra ranks first in production with 60 T/ha. Banana contributes 37% to total fruit production in India. Bananas occupy 20% area among the total area under crop in India.

[#174] Freedom-II is a virus resistant transgenic variety of
Correct Answer

(C) Squash

Explanation

Solution: Freedom-II is a virus-resistant transgenic variety of Squash . It was commercialized in 1995. It is the first variety of genetically engineered yellow squash and the second GE crop to be cleared by U.S regulators. Freedom II was engineered with viral coat protein genes to be resistant to two viruses that are watermelon Mosaic virus 2 (WMV 2) and Zucchini Yellow Mosaic virus (ZYMV).

[#175] Pithiness resistant turnip variety is
Correct Answer

(B) Pusa Kanchan

Explanation

Solution: Pithiness-resistant turnip variety is Pusa Kanchan . Pithiness is formed by the collapse of parenchymatous tissue/cells in root tissue caused by excessive root growth in comparison with the corresponding assimilation ability of leaf tissue. It is the sign of senescence and its degree varies depending on the varieties to varieties. Pusa Kanchan is a selection from the cross between Asiatic Red × Golden Ball. Its roots are round, medium-sized, skin red and flesh light yellow. It is excellent in taste and flavour. Roots do not develop pithiness even if harvesting is delayed.