Question

Prabhani Kranti, a variety of bhindi (lady’s finger), is resistant to

• A. Bacterial blight
• B. Leaf curl
• C. Yellow mosaic virus
• D. Black rot
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C Yellow mosaic virus

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.
Bacterial blight
Bacterial blight is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas syringae. Infections begin as small, water-soaked spots which turn yellow and then brown as the tissue dies. Pusa Komal is the cowpea variety resistant to bacterial blight.
Yellow mosaic virus
Yellowing of the entire network of veins in the leaf blade is the main characteristic of yellow mosaic virus infection. Parbhani kranti, a variety of bhindi, is resistant to yellow mosaic virus.

black rot
shape at leaf margins and black leaf veins. Pusa Shubhra is a cauliflower variety resistant to black rot.

Figure:Black rot of crucifers

Leaf curl Leaf curl is characterised by the distortion and coloration of leaves and is caused by the fungus like Taphrina deformans. Pusa Sadabahar is a chilli variety resistant to chilli mosaic virus.
Final answer
(B) Yellow mosaic virus