Question

Guava, also known as poor man's apple, which are true about it? A. Guava also called as apple of the tropics, B. A guava fruit may also contain about five times the amount of vitamin-C than an orange, C. It can be grown successfully in soils with pH upto 8.5, D. Guava is grown successfully in temperate region upto 4500 m above mean sea level, E. In India, the best quality guavas are produced in Allahabad and adjoining areas in Uttar Pradesh.

• A. A, B and E Only
• B. B, C and D Only
• C. A, B, C and E Only
• D. A, C and D Only

Hint:

Guava is called poor man's apple and apple of the tropics. Allahabad region is famous for good quality guava.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Guava is an important fruit crop known for its nutritional value, especially high vitamin-C content.

Step 1: Check statement A.
Guava is called the apple of the tropics and also poor man's apple. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check statement B.
Guava contains very high vitamin-C and may contain much more vitamin-C than orange. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3: Check statement C.
Guava is hardy and can tolerate comparatively alkaline soils, even up to about pH \(8.5\). \[ C \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4: Check statement D.
Guava is mainly a tropical and subtropical crop. The statement about temperate region up to \(4500\) m is not correct. \[ D \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 5: Check statement E.
Allahabad and adjoining regions of Uttar Pradesh are famous for high quality guava. \[ E \text{ is correct} \] Thus, correct statements are: \[ A,B,C,E \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (C)} \]