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[#411] Seed plantation for production of Naturally crossed dwarf seedling of coconut is located at
Correct Answer

(C) Kidu

Explanation

Solution: Seed plantation for production of naturally crossed dwarf seedling of coconut is located at Kidu . This centre is located in the Kidu Reserve Forest, Bilinele Village, Kadaba Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka State. The dwarf variety is very shorter in stature and its life span is short as compared to the tall. Tall × Dwarf (T×D), Dwarf × Tall (D×T) are the two important hybrid coconut varieties.

[#412] The restricting temperature for growth of broad leaved evergreen trees is
Correct Answer

(A) 5°C

Explanation

Solution: The restricting temperature for growth of broad leaved evergreen trees is 5°C. The temperature below this will restrict the growth of broad leaved evergreen trees. The trees will just save energy to survive the harsh winters. The cold temperature inhibit root expansion into the deepen and colder soil layers and thus reported zero growth rate.

[#413] Celery belongs to the botanical family
Correct Answer

(A) Apiaceae

Explanation

Solution: Celery belongs to the botanical family Apiaceae . Apiaceae or Umbelliferae is a family of mostly aromatic flowering plants named after the type genus Apium and commonly known as the celery, carrot or parsley family, or simply as umbellifers. Celery is a marshland plant that has been cultivated as a vegetable. It has a long fibrous stalk tapering into leaves. Depending on location and cultivar, either its stalks, leaves or hypocotyl are eaten and used in cooking. Celery seed powder is used as a spice.

[#414] Colour of Pusa Sweti variety of turnip is
Correct Answer

(A) White

Explanation

Solution: Colour of Pusa sweti variety of turnip is White . It is developed at IARI, New Delhi and released in 1976. Selection from an indigenous germplasm collection from Punjab. This variety is suitable for early sowing. It is sown in the month of August-September. The tubers of this variety are white in colour and shiny. The crop is ready after about 40 to 45 days of sowing.

[#415] Fruit crop suitable for high soil pH
Correct Answer

(A) Aonla

Explanation

Solution: Fruit crop suitable for high soil pH Aonla. Aonla being a sub-tropical crop prefers a dry sub-tropical climate. Heavy frost during the winter season is not suitable for its cultivation. Slightly acidic to saline/sodic soil having a pH between 6.5 to 9.5 is suitable for cultivation. Due to the high erosion of soil, most of the soils are sandy to coarse loams in nature and have pH in the range of 7.1 to 8.5. These soils are most suited for orcharding, particularly aonla plantations.