Question

Which crop variety is not due to induced mutations?

• A. Reimei of Rice
• B. Prabhat of Arhar
• C. Sharbati Sonora of Wheat
• D. Aruna of castor

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Prabhat of Arhar

1) Reimei Of Rice is a Gamma-rays induced mutated variety of rice.

2) Prabhat'-An Extra Early Variety of Red Gram

3) The mutant variety Sharbati Sonora was officialy approved in 1967. It was developed by irradiation of seeds with gamma rays. Main improved attributes of mutant variety are amber grain color, early maturity, bread and chapati making and high protein content.

4) The mutant variety Aruna was officialy approved in 1969. It was developed by treatment of castor seeds with thermal neutrons. Main improved attributes of mutant variety are very early maturity (120 days instead of 270 days as original variety), yield slightly higher.

So, the correct answer is 'Prabhat of Arhar'.