Q36 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (21 April Shift 2) · Biology

Himgiri is a hybrid variety of ____[i]____ and it is resistant to____[ii]____,

  • A
    (i) Cauliflower (ii) Leaf and stripe rust, hill bunt disease
  • B
    (i) Wheat (ii) White rust disease
  • C
    (i) Chilli (ii) Chilli Mosaic virus, Tobacco mosaic virus
  • Correct answer
    D
    (i) Wheat (ii) Leaf and stripe rust, hill bunt disease

Solution

Himgiri is a disease-resistant variety of wheat.

It was developed through hybridization and selection for disease resistance against fungal diseases.

It is specifically resistant to leaf and stripe rust, as well as hill bunt disease.

Answer: (i) Wheat (ii) Leaf and stripe rust, hill bunt disease

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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