Question

Which of the following statements are true with respect to tomato?
A. Tomato plants are not sensitive to frost
B. Typically tomato seeds are first sown in a nursery and transplanted later into the field
C. Tomato is a native crop of Asia
D. Under normal conditions, tomato assumes spreading habit
E. Tomato is an annual crop
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, C, E only
• B. B, D, E only
• C. D, A, C only
• D. A, B, D only

Hint:

Tomato:
- Native to South America.
- Grown as an annual crop.
- Sensitive to frost.
- Transplanted from nursery to field.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of tomato cultivation and its characteristics.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
A. Tomato plants are not sensitive to frost: Incorrect.
Tomato plants are highly sensitive to frost.
B. Typically tomato seeds are first sown in a nursery and transplanted later into the field: Correct.
This is the common practice for tomato cultivation.
C. Tomato is a native crop of Asia: Incorrect.
Tomato is native to South America (Peru and Bolivia region).
D. Under normal conditions, tomato assumes spreading habit: Correct.
Tomato plants have a spreading or indeterminate growth habit.
E. Tomato is an annual crop: Correct.
Tomato is grown as an annual crop (though it is a perennial in tropical regions).
Thus, B, D, and E are correct.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the correct answer is B, D, E only, which corresponds to option (B).
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