Question

Mango is acclaimed as the King of Fruits in Indian continent, which are true about it? A. Mango is native to South and Southeast Asia, B. Mango is ideally grown in soil having pH ranges from 6.5--7.5, C. All mango varieties are regular bearer, D. Mango can be raised from seed or propagated vegetatively, E. Black tip is a physiological disorder of mango fruit.

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

Hint:

Mango may show alternate bearing. Therefore, the statement that all mango varieties are regular bearers is false.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Mango is an important tropical fruit crop. It is called the King of Fruits because of its excellent taste, flavour, and commercial importance.

Step 1: Check statement A.
Mango is native to South and Southeast Asia. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2: Check statement B.
Mango grows well in slightly acidic to neutral soils. A pH range of about \(6.5\) to \(7.5\) is suitable. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3: Check statement C.
All mango varieties are not regular bearers. Some varieties show alternate or biennial bearing. \[ C \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 4: Check statement D.
Mango can be raised from seed and also propagated vegetatively through methods like grafting. \[ D \text{ is correct} \]

Step 5: Check statement E.
Black tip is a physiological disorder of mango fruit. \[ E \text{ is correct} \] Thus, correct statements are: \[ A,B,D,E \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]