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[#261] Increase in ethylene production during ripening is a characteristic of
Correct Answer
(B) Climactric fruits
Explanation
Solution: An increase in ethylene production during ripening is a characteristic of climacteric fruits. Climacteric fruits: these are the fruits that will be ripe after being picked up. It can also be defined as the stage of fruit ripening with increased ethylene production as the increase of respiration in cells. Examples: Mango, Banana, Sapota, Guava, etc.
[#262] Haulms in seed crop of potato are cut during
Correct Answer
(A) End of the December or, 1 st week of the January
Explanation
Solution: Haulms in the seed crop of potato are cut during End of the December or, the 1 st week of January. Potato Haulms are the stems or tops of crop plants (such as peas or potatoes), especially after the crop has been gathered. Haulm killing refers to killing potato vines (haulms) 7 to 21 days before harvest to promote uniform development of skin colour and develop abrasion resistance.
[#263] Citrus fruit with highest malic acid content is
Correct Answer
(B) Sweet lime
Explanation
Solution: Citrus fruit with the highest malic acid content is Sweet lime . Although apples are the wealthiest source of malic acid, among the citrus fruits, malic acid was the dominant acid in sweet lime. Lime gives a drink a different kind of sourness since it contains not only citric acid but also malic acid and a small but significant amount of succinic acid, each of which adds something different.
[#264] Which fruit is richest source of riboflavin
Correct Answer
(A) Bael
Explanation
Solution: Bael is the fruit that is the richest source of riboflavin . It is fiber-rich, low-calorie fruit that provides some protein and very little fat. Bael fruit is an excellent source of riboflavin and also provides vitamin C, vitamin A and potassium. Bael contains chemicals called tannins, flavonoids, and coumarins. These chemicals help to reduce swelling (inflammation). This might help treat asthma, diarrhea and other conditions. Also, some of these chemicals help to reduce blood sugar.
[#265] Pant sudarshan is a variety of
Correct Answer
(A) Karonda
Explanation
Solution: Pant Sudarshan is a variety of karonda . The plants of this variety are medium-sized dense bushes. Fruits are pink blush on white background. On ripening fruits become dark brown. Average fruit weighs 3.46 g, seeds 4.68/fruit, flesh 88.47%, dry weight 11.83%, TSS 3.45%. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that thrives well in a wide range of soils.