Which of the following is an example of mutation breeding?

Pusa Swarnim, resistant to white rust

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Mung bean, resistant to yellow mosaic virus

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Pusa Sadabahar, resistant to chilli mosaic virus

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Pusa Gaurav, resistant to aphids

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Solution

The correct option is B Mung bean, resistant to yellow mosaic virus
The process of mutation breeding involves inducing mutations artificially through use of chemicals or radiations and selecting plants that have the desirable character as a source in breeding.

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i. Parbhani kranti is a variety of Abelmoschus esculentus which is resistant to yellow mosaic virus.

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