Question

Identify the correct pair of combination.

I. Parbhani Kranti – Resistance to virus – Bhindi
II. Pusa Gaurav – Resistance to aphids – Mustard
III. Pusa Sadabahar – Resistance to fruit borer – Cowpea
IV. Pusa Shubhra – Resistance to white rust – Cauliflower Codes

• A. II and III
• B. II and IV
• C. I and II
• D. I and III

Answer 1

The correct option is C I and II

I. Parbhani Kranti – Resistance to virus – Bhindi
Resistance to yellow mosaic virus in bhindi (Abelmoschus esculentus) was transferred from a wild species and resulted in a new variety of A. esculentus called Parbhani kranti.

II. Pusa Gaurav – Resistance to aphids – Mustard
Mustard aphids are one of the most common pests of rapeseed. Such an aphid resistant variety of Rapeseed Mustard is Pusa Gaurav. Pusa Sawani and Pusa A-4 are varieties of Okra or bhindi. These are resistant to fruit and shoot borers.

III. Pusa Sadabahar – Resistance to Chilly mosaic virus, tobacco mosaic virus and leaf curl – Chilli.

IV. Pusa Shubhra – Resistance to Black rot and Curl blight black rot –Cauliflower.