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Agriculture · Q519

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 519

Q519

Arka Prasan is a variety of

A.
Bottle gourd
B.
Ridge gourd
Answer
C.
Cucumber
D.
Round melon

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Arka Prasan is a variety of Ridge gourd.
It is open pollinated early variety with green, long, tender fruits, and excellent cooking quality.
It is usually ready within 42 - 45 days for first picking and Yields 26.0 t/ha in 120 - 135 days. It is mostly recommended for cultivation in Karnataka.