Question

Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

'Vikram' and 'Pramalini' are two of the most popular acid lime selections from MPKV, Rahuri.
Remember that 'Vikram' is famous for cluster bearing, while 'Pramalini' is known for year-round cropping.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Acid lime (Citrus aurantifolia) is an important citrus crop in India.
Various high-yielding, pest-resistant, and high-quality cultivars have been developed to meet different climatic and industrial requirements.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- (A) High juice content with low acidity: This is a characteristic feature of the cultivar Sahrabati (or Sharbati). It is highly popular for its thin rind and rich, sweetish-acidic juice. Thus, (A) matches (II).
- (B) Cluster bearing: Vikram is a famous selection from MPKV, Rahuri. It is celebrated for its habit of bearing fruits in clusters (about 5 to 7 fruits per cluster), yielding exceptionally high crop volumes. Thus, (B) matches (III).
- (C) Canker resistant: Rasraj is a hybrid developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR). It is highly tolerant and resistant to bacterial canker (*Xanthomonas axonopodis* pv. *citri*), which is a major limiting disease in lime cultivation. Thus, (C) matches (I).
- (D) Suitable for high density plantation: Elaich Nimboo (or Elaichi Nimboo) has a highly compact, dwarf vegetative growth habit. This makes it ideal for close spacing and high-density planting systems. Thus, (D) matches (IV).
Combining these pairs yields the sequence: (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence corresponds to option (C).