Question

Identify the correct pair of combinations.

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

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A I, II


Parbhani kranti
The improved yellow mosaic virus resistant variety of Abelmoschus esculentus (lady’s finger) or bhindi, known as Parbhani kranti was developed by conventional breeding between A. esculentus and its wild relative. Hence the given pair in ‘I’ is correct.
Pusa Gaurav
Pusa Gaurav is an example of Brassica (rapeseed mustard) resistant to aphids. Hence the given pair in ‘II’ is correct.
Pusa Sadabahar
Pusa Sadabahar is a chilli variety resistant to chilli mosaic virus, tobacco mosaic virus and leaf curl. Hence the given pair in ‘III’ is incorrect.
Pusa Komal
Pusa Komal is the cowpea variety resistant to bacterial blight.
Pusa Shubhra
Pusa Shubhra is a cauliflower variety resistant to black rot and curl blight black rot. Hence the given pair in ‘iv’ is incorrect.
Pusa Swarnim
Pusa Swarnim is the Brassica variety resistant to white rust.
Final answer
(C) I, II