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Plant variety Himgiri is resistant to which disease?

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Hill bunt

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White rust

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C

Black rot

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D

Bacterial blight

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Solution

The correct option is A Hill bunt
Himgiri is an improved wheat variety which is resistant to fungal diseases like leaf and stripe rust, hill bunt.

White rust is a fungal infection of crops like mustard, cauliflower, etc caused by Albugo candida.

Black rot is a bacterial disease which affects crucifers.

Bacterial blight affects cowpea.

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