Question

Match List - I with List - II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• B. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• C. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Hint:

Panniyur Black Pepper Breeding Series: - Panniyur-1 = First hybrid (Uthirankotta $\times$ Cheriyakaniyakadan). - Panniyur-2 = Open pollited selection of Balankotta. - Panniyur-3 = Hybrid variety. - Panniyur-4 = Clol selection of Kuthiravally.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks to match breeding origins/particulars in List - I with black pepper (Piper nigrum) varieties in List - II.

Step 2: Breeding Pedigree of Black Pepper Varieties:

• A. Open pollited progeny: Panniyur - 2 is an open pollited progeny selection from 'Balankotta' $\rightarrow$ I.
• B. Clol selection: Panniyur - 4 is a high-yielding clol selection developed from cultivar 'Kuthiravally' $\rightarrow$ III.
• C. Hybrid variety: Panniyur - 3 is a hybrid variety developed by crossing Uthirankotta $\times$ Cheriyakaniyakadan $\rightarrow$ IV.
• D. Seedling selection: Arka Coorg Excel is a high-yielding selection released by ICAR-IIHR $\rightarrow$ II.

Step 3: Verification of Option Sequence:

• A $\rightarrow$ I
• B $\rightarrow$ III
• C $\rightarrow$ IV
• D $\rightarrow$ II
• This corresponds to option (C): A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II.

Step 4: Fil Answer:
The correct match is A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II. Therefore, option (C) is correct.