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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 778

Q778

"Pusa-Meghali" is an improved variety of

A.
Carrot
Answer
B.
Onion
C.
Cotton
D.
Garlic

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
"Pusa-Meghali" is an improved variety of carrots.
Pusa Meghali is a tropical carrot variety with light orange colour roots. Developed at IARI, New Delhi; has orange flesh, a self-coloured core and a short top.
It is suitable for sowing from September end to November mid. It becomes ready for harvesting in 95 - 105 days. The average root yield per hectare is 250 - 280 q/ha.