With reference to “PBW RS1”, a new variety wheat, consider the following statements:1.It has been developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).2.It is resistant to yellow rust and moderately resistant to brown rust fungal diseases.3.It has a higher productivity compared to other wheat varieties of Punjab.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to “PBW RS1”, a new variety wheat, consider the following statements:
1.It has been developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
2.It is resistant to yellow rust and moderately resistant to brown rust fungal diseases.
3.It has a higher productivity compared to other wheat varieties of Punjab.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. PBW RS1 has been developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). It has lower productivity compared to other wheat varieties of Punjab.

Statement 2 is correct. PBW RS1 is resistant to yellow rust and moderately resistant to brown rust fungal diseases.

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