Question

Following are the activities in the development and release of a crop variety. Arrange the activities in chronological order i.e. from start to the last.  
• [(A).] Evaluation of the collected genotypes and selection of parental genotypes. 
• [(B).] Collection of diverse genotypes of the target crop. 
• [(C).] Pair-wise cross-hybridization of the parental genotypes followed by evaluation and selection of the superior recombinants. 
• [(D).] Testing, release, and commercializing the new variety. 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
 

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

Hint:

To remember this sequence, associate it with the basic steps of plant breeding:
\[ \text{Collection (B)} \rightarrow \text{Evaluation/Selection (A)} \rightarrow \text{Hybridization (C)} \rightarrow \text{Testing/Release (D)} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B