Question

Match List I with List II
List I (Variety)
A. Pusa Surya
B. Pusa Kesari
C. Satyabhama
D. Pusa Pragati
List II (Crop)
I. Cauliflower
II. Mango
III. Pea
IV. Rice
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

To remember: Pusa Surya is a famous Mango variety (Surya = sun, representing its orange-yellow skin). Pusa Pragati is a widely grown garden Pea variety. This allows you to quickly identify the correct matching option.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Agricultural universities and national institutes like the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) develop and release crop varieties named with specific prefixes (such as "Pusa").
Matching these varieties to their respective crop species requires familiarity with horticultural and agronomic crop breeding programs.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us match each variety to its respective crop:
1. Pusa Surya (A): This is a selection from the mango variety 'Eldorado', released by the IARI.
It is an improved mango (Mangifera indica) variety known for its bright orange-yellow skin, firm pulp, and suitability for export.
Thus, A matches with II.
2. Pusa Kesari (B): This is an early-maturing, synthetic variety of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) developed by IARI, suitable for sowing during the hot summer-transition months.
Thus, B matches with I.
3. Satyabhama (C): This is a mutant, high-yielding variety of rice (Oryza sativa) developed to provide tolerance to drought and nutrient stress.
Thus, C matches with IV.
4. Pusa Pragati (D): This is a popular, early-maturing garden pea (Pisum sativum) variety developed by IARI.
It is known for its sweet, attractive, well-filled green pods and resistance to powdery mildew.
Thus, D matches with III.
Combining these matches: A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.
This matches Option 1.

Step 3: Final Answer
The correct matching is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.