Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I		List-II
A	Pusa Aditya	I	Papaya
B	Amrapali	II	Sweet Orange
C	Pusa Dwarf	III	Mango
D	Pusa Sharad	IV	Grape

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Remember Amrapali is a dwarf mango hybrid (D \(\times\) N = A), and Pusa Dwarf is a popular papaya variety. This immediately narrows down the options!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Horticultural crop breeding has produced several landmark varieties suited for different climatic zones and production systems in India.
Matching cultivars to their parental crop species is a common evaluation technique.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match the cultivars with their respective horticultural crops:
1. Amrapali: A highly famous, dwarf hybrid variety of Mango (Dashehari \(\times\) Neelum) developed by IARI, New Delhi, which is suitable for high-density planting. Thus, (B) matches with (III).
2. Pusa Dwarf: A prominent dwarf, dioecious variety of Papaya known for its low bearing height and wind-resistant characteristics. Thus, (C) matches with (I).
3. Pusa Adity (Pusa Aditya): A high-yielding cultivar of Grape released for commercial cultivation. Thus, (A) matches with (IV).
4. Pusa Sharad: An improved variety of Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis) known for quality fruit characteristics. Thus, (D) matches with (II).
This matches the pattern: (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, the correct option is (A).