In India, we find mangoes with different flavours, colours, fibre content, sugar content and even shelf life. The large variation is in account of
A
Species diversity
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B
Induced mutations
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C
Genetic diversity
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D
Hybridization
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Solution
The correct option is C Genetic diversity Common mango (Mangifera indica) originated as alloploid and its native home was suggested as Eastern India, Assam to Burma or possibly further in the Malay region (Popenoe, 1920). Vavilov (1926) also suggested Indo-Burma region as the centre of origin of mango. Hence, mango shows maximum genetic diversity in India.