Pusa Swarnim is a high-yielding variety of pulses developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), located in Pusa, Delhi. It is a variety of chickpea (also known as gram or Cicer arietinum) that has been bred to improve yield and resistance to diseases. This variety is particularly known for its good seed quality and early maturity, which makes it suitable for cultivation in various agro-climatic conditions in India.
Other varieties:
Correct Answer: (B) Pusa Swarnim
Pusa Swarnim is a white rust-resistant variety of Brassica (mustard), developed through mutation breeding.
(A) Pusa Sadabahar: Resistant to chilli mosaic virus.
(C) Pusa Shubhra: Cauliflower variety resistant to black rot.
(D) Pusa Komal: Cowpea variety resistant to bacterial blight.
List I | List II | ||
A. | Pusa Sadabahar | I. | Cowpea |
B. | Pusa Komal | II. | Chilli |
C. | Pusa Swarnim | III. | Okra |
D. | Pusa Sawani | IV. | Brassica |
LIST I (Animal breeding) | LIST II (Type) | ||
A | Crossing tall F2 progeny with recessive parent to determine its genotype | I | Cross-breeding |
B | Breeding within the same breed with no common ancestor | II | Inter-specific hybridization |
C | Breeding of superior male of one breed with the superior female of another breed | III | Test-crossing |
D | Breeding of animals of two different but related specie | IV | Out-crossing |