Question

Given below are two statements
Statement 1: Dee-Geo-Woo gene is responsible for dwarfness in Rice.
Statement 2: Fruit of rice is known as Caryopsis.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true
• C. Both Statement 1 and 2 are false
• D. Both Statement 1 and 2 are true

Hint:

Remember that all cereal grains (wheat, rice, maize) have a unique fruit type known botanically as a caryopsis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question checks basic concepts of crop breeding and botany regarding the staple crop, rice.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us examine the statements individually:
- Statement 1: "Dee-Geo-Woo-gen" (DGWG) is a famous dwarfing gene in rice that led to the Green Revolution varieties like IR8. This statement is correct.
- Statement 2: The fruit of the grass family (Poaceae), including rice, is a dry, one-seeded fruit called a caryopsis, where the pericarp is fused with the seed coat. This statement is also correct.
Since both statements are correct, the appropriate option is both Statement 1 and 2 are true.

Step 3: Final Answer
The correct option is (D).