Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are varieties of:

Wheat

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Solution

The correct option is A
Wheat

Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are the semi-dwarf varietes of wheat, popularly known as Mexican wheat, produced by Dr. Borlaug. India imported it and then modified it to produce several wheat varieties such as Sonalika and Kalyan Sona and a consequence, wheat production increased from 11 million tons to 75 million tons.

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Read the following statements related to Sonalika and Kalyan Sona. Select the correct option stating True (T) and False (F).

ii. Sonalika and Kalyan Sona were developed at IRRI, Philippines.

iii. Sonalika and Kalyan Sona were introduced to India in 1963.

iv. Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are high yielding and disease resistant.

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