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UPSC Prelims 1987 · Agriculture · Seeds, Water and Fertiliser
The hybrids of which of the following plants are available for commercial production? (1) Rice (2) Wheat (3) Jute (4) Pulses
- (a) 1, 2 and 4
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 3 and 4
- (d) 2, 3 and 4
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4
The key accepts rice, wheat and pulses.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Includes jute.
(c) Includes jute.
(d) Includes jute.
The trap
Jute hybrids were not commercial.
🔒 Commercial hybrids today: maize, rice, cotton, bajra, jowar, sunflower, vegetables; pigeon pea hybrid (ICPH 2671).
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