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[#176] Mango seed lose their viability within
Correct Answer

(B) 4 - 5 week

Explanation

Solution: Mango seed loses their viability within 4 - 5 week. A viable seed is capable of germination under suitable conditions. The definition includes dormant but viable seeds, in which case the dormancy must be broken before viability can be measured by germination. Mango seeds lose viability very rapidly i.e. within 4 - 5 weeks. It is essential to clean the seed as soon as possible after its removal from the fruit. It then needs to dry in the shade for a day or two. The outer husk must be removed before planting.

[#177] Optimum seed rate (g/ha) of cauliflower is
Correct Answer

(A) 300 - 400

Explanation

Solution: The optimum seed rate (g/ha) of cauliflower is 300 - 400. Seed rate may be defined as the amount of seed required for a unit area of land to grow any crop successfully. For the early season variety of cauliflower seed rate of 400 gm is required whereas for the late and main season variety seed rate of 350 gm per acre is required. Before sowing dip seeds in hot water (50°C for 30 min) or [email protected] gm/Ltr for two hours for better yield and to avoid any contamination.

[#178] Tutti-fruiti-a processed product is prepared from . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer

(D) Both A and B

Explanation

Solution: Tutti-fruiti is a processed product is prepared from both Papaya and Bottle gourd. It is a colourful confectionery containing various chopped and usually candied fruits, or an artificial or natural flavouring simulating the combined flavour of many different fruits and vanilla. It is prepared with unripe papaya and bottle gourd with a large amount of sugar. These candied fruits come in bright red colour, green and yellow colour.

[#179] Economic part in Asafoetida is
Correct Answer

(A) Female rhizome

Explanation

Solution: The economic part of Asafoetida is the female Rhizome . Asafoetida is the dried aromatic gum resin exuded from the living rhizome, rootstock, or taproot of varied plant species of the genus Ferula. Asafoetida is extracted from the Ferula plants which have massive taproots or carrot-shaped roots, 12.5 - 15 cm in diameter at the crown when they are 4 - 5 years old.

[#180] Oleoresin is extracted from
Correct Answer

(C) Chillies

Explanation

Solution: Oleoresin is extracted from chilies . Oleoresins are semi-solid extracts composed of resin and essential or fatty oil, obtained by evaporation of the solvents used for their production. It is extracted from finely ground chili or paprika powder. A volatile non-aqueous solvent such as hexane, ether, or ethylene dichloride is added and allowed to thoroughly wet the material. The oleoresin enters into solution with the solvent, forming micella.