Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Floriculture Variety Pairings:
- Pusa Muskan $\rightarrow$ Rose (III)
- Arka Bangara Arka Agni $\rightarrow$ Marigold (I)
- Pusa Shagun Pusa Urmil $\rightarrow$ Gladiolus (IV)
- Pusa Anmol Pusa Sona $\rightarrow$ Chrysanthemum (II)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Several agricultural research institutes in India, notably ICAR-IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi) and ICAR-IIHR (Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru), breed and release specialized cultivars of commercial ornamental flowers.
These varieties carry prefix tags like "Pusa" (IARI) and "Arka" (IIHR).
Knowledge of specific variety releases and their corresponding flower crops is important for ornamental horticulture.

Step 1: Identifying Crop for Pusa Muskan (A):
'Pusa Muskan' is a variety of floribunda/hybrid tea Rose (Rosa spp.) developed and released by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
Thus, A matches with III. Rose.

Step 2: Identifying Crop for Arka Bangara (B):
'Arka Bangara' is a high-yielding, golden-yellow flowered variety of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) developed by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, known for high petal meal and lutein content.
Thus, B matches with I. Marigold.

Step 3: Identifying Crop for Pusa Shagun (C):
'Pusa Shagun' is a popular cultivar of Gladiolus (Gladiolus spp.) developed by ICAR-IARI, featuring attractive florets and long spike length.
Thus, C matches with IV. Gladiolus.

Step 4: Identifying Crop for Pusa Anmol (D):
'Pusa Anmol' is a cultivar of Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) bred by ICAR-IARI, suited for loose flower production and pot culture.
Thus, D matches with II. Chrysanthemum.

Step 5: Final Answer:
The resulting match is A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II, which corresponds to option (D).