Question

First artificial hybrid was obtained by crossing sweet william and carnation in $1717$ by

• A. G.J Mendel
• B. M.S Swaminathan
• C. P.Maheshwari
• D. Thomas Fairchild

Answer 1

The correct option is D Thomas Fairchild

A. G J. Mendel crossed pea plants in 19${}^{th}$ century.

B. M.S. Swaminathan was an Indian biologist who had an important role in Green revolution in India in the 1960's.

C. P. Maheshwari was also a famous Indian botanist of the 20${}^{th}$ century.

D. Thomas Fairchild was a Gardner who crossed between sweet William and carnation in 1717.

So, correct answer is 'Thomas Fairchild'.