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[#321] Marigold originated in
Correct Answer

(B) Mexico

Explanation

Solution: Marigold originated in Mexico . Both types of marigold whether it is French or African are indigenous to Mexico and Guatemala. They were discovered in the early 16 th century and brought to Europe and Northern Africa in the late 16 th century where they were quickly adopted into gardens. Marigold was originally flowers of the calendula family, also brightly colored in shades of orange and yellow.

[#322] Daria method of cultivation is followed in which vegetable crop?
Correct Answer

(A) Cucurbits

Explanation

Solution: Diara's method of cultivation is followed in Cucurbits vegetable crops. The Cucurbitaceae, also called the gourd family, are a plant family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera. Squash, Pumpkin, Zucchini, etc. belongs to this family. Diara land farming or riverbed cultivation is the very old practice of growing vegetables on the bank or basin of the river after when flood level receded. The Diara lands are formed and subjected to alluvion and diluvion action.

[#323] Ricyness in cauliflower is due to
Correct Answer

(B) Unfavorable temperature

Explanation

Solution: Riceyness is a premature initiation of floral buds in cauliflower characterized by riceyness. In this case, the peduncle elongates and the curd becomes granular and loose. Curds of the flowers become loose, velvety, appearance, elongation of pedicel and formation of small white flower bud at the curdling stage. the main factor responsible for this is the fluctuation of temperature.

[#324] Cymbopogon flexuosus is
Correct Answer

(D) East Indian lemongrass

Explanation

Solution: Cymbopogon flexuosus is East Indian lemongrass or Malabar grass. It is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand. Its essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the freshly cut leaves, or it can be extracted using alcohol. Its oil is believed to possess therapeutic properties.

[#325] Pragati is the variety of brinjal developed crossing between
Correct Answer

(A) Vaishali and Manjari Gota

Explanation

Solution: Pragati is the variety of brinjal developed crossing between Vaishali and Manjari Gota released in 1988. It is an improved version of Vaishali. Plant type is semi-erect and bushy, fruit colour is purple and shape oval. Plants are hardy and resistant to lodging. Duration is 180 - 190 days and the average yield is 350 quintals per hectare.