Question

Identify the true statements from the following:

i. Parbhani kranti is a variety of Abelmoschus esculentus which is resistant to yellow mosaic virus.

ii. Smooth leaves and nectarless cotton varieties attract bollworms.

iii. Mung bean is made resistant to the yellow mosaic virus by mutation breeding.

iv. High aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content resist maize bollworms.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is A

I and III only

Smooth leaves and nectarless cotton varieties repel bollworms. High aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content resist stem borer infestations.