Question

Arrange proper sequence of the steps in stone grafting in Mango - (A) Top portion of the root stock is cut off leaving 7 to 8 cm stem.
(B) The scion is inserted in the vertical cut of the root stock and tied with polythene strip.
(C) A scion is given slanting cuts from both the ends giving it a wedge shape.
(D) A vertical cut of about 2-3 cm length is given to it.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (D), (C), (B)
• B. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (C), (B), (D), (A)

Hint:

In mango stone grafting → Rootstock preparation → Vertical cut → Scion wedge preparation → Insertion and tying.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Prepare the rootstock.
Cut the top of the rootstock to leave a 7–8 cm stem (A).

Step 2: Make the cut on the rootstock.
Make a 2–3 cm vertical cut on the rootstock stem (D).

Step 3: Prepare the scion.
Make slanting cuts on both sides of the scion to create a wedge shape (C).

Step 4: Join and tie the parts.
Insert the scion into the rootstock's vertical cut and secure it with a polythene strip (B).

Step 5: Final order.
The correct sequence is (A), (D), (C), (B).

Final Answer: \[\boxed{\text{Correct sequence = (A), (D), (C), (B).}}\]