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[#296] A cabbage pod is called
Correct Answer
(B) Siliqua
Explanation
Solution: A cabbage pod is called Siliqua . A silique or siliqua (plural siliques or siliquae ) is a type of fruit (seed capsule) having two fused carpels with the length being more than three times the width. Siliqua is the type of fruit present in the mustard family Brassicaceae. It is a type of dry fruit that separates into two or three segments at maturity. These segments are called valves. An example of siliqua is cabbage, as cabbage also belongs to the Brassicaceae family.
[#297] Herkogamy favours
Correct Answer
(B) Cross-pollination
Explanation
Solution: Herkogamy favours Cross-pollination . Herkogamy (or hercogamy) is the spatial separation of the anthers and stigma in hermaphroditic angiosperms. It is a common strategy for reducing self-fertilization. In self-incompatible species, herkogamy may function primarily to reduce sexual interference, whereas, in self-compatible plants, it is usually considered an adaptive character that decreases the likelihood of self-pollination and increases the opportunity for outcrossing.
[#298] Krishna and Kanchan are varieties of
Correct Answer
(C) Aonla
Explanation
Solution: Krishna and Kanchan are varieties of Aonla . Aonla is an important crop in Ayurveda, and fruits have the richest source of vitamin C. Krishna (NA-5) is a seedling selection from Banarasi. The fruits are large, triangular and conical: skin is smooth, whitish green to apricot yellow with a red spot on the exposed portion. The flesh is pinkish green, less fibrous and highly astringent. It is an early maturing variety. Kanchan is a chance seedling of Banarasi cultivar which bears moderately. Fruits are medium to large.
[#299] Generally seedless watermelon is
Correct Answer
(B) Triploid
Explanation
Solution: Generally, seedless watermelon is Triploid . They have three sets of chromosomes. This odd number results in them being sterile and not producing seeds. The way they become triploid is by mating a diploid male with a tetraploid female. The ordinary seeded watermelons are Diploid melons, meaning, that a typical watermelon has 22 chromosomes (diploid) while a seedless watermelon has 33 chromosomes (triploid).
[#300] Bottleneck is a physiological disorder of
Correct Answer
(A) Cucumber
Explanation
Solution: The bottleneck is a physiological disorder of Cucumber . It occurs because of incomplete pollination or fluctuations in watering. Cultivars can differ in susceptibility. Increasing the bee population by bringing in bee hives and placing them near the cucurbits field may alleviate the problem.