Question

Which of the following improved varieties is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus?

• A. Pusa snowball K-1
• B. Pusa komal
• C. Pusa swarnim
• D. Pusa sadabahar

Answer 1

The correct option is D Pusa sadabahar

Chilli is a crop plant which is prone to getting infected by the tobacco mosaic virus. Symptoms of infection include stunted growth and shorter size compared to a normal plant.

Pusa sadabahar is an improved variety of chilli which is resistant to the tobacco mosaic virus.
Fig: Tobacco mosaic virus symptoms on chilli plant

Pusa komal is an improved variety of cowpea which is resistant to bacterial blight.

Pusa swarnim is an improved variety of Brassica (rapeseed mustard) which is resistant to white rust.

Pusa snowball K-1 is an improved variety of cauliflower resistant to black rot and curl blight black rot.