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UPSC Prelims 2002 · Agriculture · Seeds, Water and Fertiliser
Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India: Which of these are wheat?
- Arjun
- Jaya
- Padma
- Sonalika.
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 1 and 4
- (d) 3 and 4
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 1 and 4
Arjun and Sonalika are wheat.
Statement by statement
1. ✓ WHEAT Arjun is a wheat variety.
2. ✗ RICE Jaya is a rice variety.
3. ✗ RICE Padma is a rice variety.
4. ✓ WHEAT Sonalika is a famous wheat variety.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Includes Jaya (rice).
(b) Both are rice.
(d) Includes Padma (rice).
The trap
None.
🔒 Wheat: Kalyan Sona, Sonalika, Arjun. Rice: IR-8, Jaya, Padma.
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