Question

A scientist famous for his work on the wheat rust problem is

• A. P. Maheshwari
• B. Kashyap
• C. K. C. Mehta
• D. V. Puri

Answer 1

The correct option is C K. C. Mehta

• In 1933, late professor K. C. Mehta worked on the problem of annual recurrence of wheat rust disease in India and solved the mystery. He proved that the uredospores produced on the hills are responsible for the annual recurrence of wheat rust disease in the plains of India.
• Hence K. C. Mehta is famous for his work on the wheat rust problem.
• So, the correct answer is 'K.C.Mehta'.