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Agriculture · Q1049

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1049

Q1049

Export variety of mango is

A.
Alphonso
Answer
B.
Bombay green
C.
Langra
D.
Chausa

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The export variety of mango is Alphanso.
The Alphonso mango is a named mango cultivar that originated in India. The variety is named after Afonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese nobleman who was the Viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515.
The Alphonso is a seasonal fruit, available mid-April through the end of June. The fruits generally weigh between 150 and 300 grams and have a rich, creamy, tender texture and delicate, non-fibrous, juicy pulp.
The Alphonso is prized in domestic and international markets for its taste, fragrance and vibrant colour.
It is exported to various countries, including Japan, Korea and Europe.