Animal And Plant Breeding

Pusa Swarnim is a high-yielding variety of pulses developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), located in Pusa, Delhi. It is a variety of chickpea (also known as gram or Cicer arietinum) that has been bred to improve yield and resistance to diseases. This variety is particularly known for its good seed quality and early maturity, which makes it suitable for cultivation in various agro-climatic conditions in India.

Other varieties:

• (A) Pusa Sadabahar: Resistant to chilli mosaic virus.
• (C) Pusa Shubhra: Cauliflower variety resistant to black rot.
• (D) Pusa Komal: Cowpea variety resistant to bacterial blight.

Correct Answer: (B) Pusa Swarnim