Question

Pusa Makhmali is a variety of ........crop.

• A. Brinjal
• B. Chilli
• C. Tomato
• D. Okra

Hint:

Always link: Pusa Ruby (tomato), Pusa Jwala (chilli), Pusa Sawani (okra), Pusa Makhmali (brinjal).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: About Pusa varieties.
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, has developed several vegetable crop varieties under the "Pusa" series.
Step 2: About Pusa Makhmali.
Pusa Makhmali is a popular variety of brinjal (eggplant).
It is known for its velvet-like purple fruits, hence the name "Makhmali".
The variety is resistant to bacterial wilt and has good consumer preference.
Step 3: Analysis of options.
- (1) Brinjal: Correct, Pusa Makhmali belongs to brinjal.
- (2) Chilli: Pusa Sadabahar and Pusa Jwala are chilli varieties, not Makhmali.
- (3) Tomato: Pusa Ruby, Pusa Hybrid-1 are tomato varieties.
- (4) Okra: Pusa Sawani is an okra variety.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, Pusa Makhmali is a brinjal variety.