Question

'Norin gene' of dwarfness in wheat originated through spontaneous mutation in

• A. India
• B. Japan
• C. Mexico
• D. U.S.S.R.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Japan

Norin 10 is a semi dwarf wheat variety with large ears bred by Gonjiro Inazuka in 1935 at an experimental station in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Cold and snow resistant variety of superior quality, short and vertical stem of Norin 10 is favourable to cultivate in climatic conditions of Japan and favourable for sowing as second crop in rows.

So, the correct answer is 'Japan'.