Xanthomonas campestris is not used as a biopesticide. Xanthomonas campestris is a plant pathogen that causes black rot in cotton plants.

Correct Option: C

Xanthomonas campestris is not used as a biopesticide. Xanthomonas campestris is a plant pathogen that causes black rot in cotton plants.

An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A.

Correct Option: B

An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice gives high yield and is rich in vitamin A.

Breeding of crops with high levels of minerals, vitamin and minerals is called biofortification. This is most practical aspect to improve the health of people.

Correct Option: B

Breeding of crops with high levels of minerals, vitamin and minerals is called biofortification. This is most practical aspect to improve the health of people.

‘Himgiri’ developed by hybridisation and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of wheat. It is resistant to leaf/stripe rust and hill bunt.

Correct Option: D

‘Himgiri’ developed by hybridisation and selection for disease resistance against rust pathogens is a variety of wheat. It is resistant to leaf/stripe rust and hill bunt.

Jaya and Ratna are two rice varieties developed for green revolution in India.
• The scientific name of Jaya is IET-723. This paddy variety takes about 130 days to grow and the grain is long, bold and white. Its yield is 50-60 quintals per hectare.
• The scientific name of ‘Ratna’ is IET- 1411. It takes about 130-135 days to grow. The grain is long, slender and white. Its yield is 45-50 quintal/hectare.

Correct Option: B

Jaya and Ratna are two rice varieties developed for green revolution in India.
• The scientific name of Jaya is IET-723. This paddy variety takes about 130 days to grow and the grain is long, bold and white. Its yield is 50-60 quintals per hectare.
• The scientific name of ‘Ratna’ is IET- 1411. It takes about 130-135 days to grow. The grain is long, slender and white. Its yield is 45-50 quintal/hectare.