Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Arka Apeksha is new chilli hybrid developed for dual purpose in India.
Statement (II): Arka Apeksha is suitable for capsanthin extraction.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Arka Apeksha is highly valued by growers because its resistance to leaf curl virus reduces chemical spray requirements by up to 50%.
This lower cost of cultivation significantly improves profitability.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question asks us to evaluate the truthfulness of two statements regarding 'Arka Apeksha', a hybrid developed in the horticulture field in India.

1. Understanding Statement (I): Arka Apeksha is a new chilli hybrid developed for dual purpose in India.
   • This statement is factual and relates to the development of 'Arka Apeksha'. Research and horticultural information in India have identified 'Arka Apeksha' as a hybrid chilli variety developed for multiple purposes such as spice production and extraction of beneficial compounds.
2. Understanding Statement (II): Arka Apeksha is suitable for capsanthin extraction.
   • Capsanthin is a red pigment found in chillies, and some chilli hybrids are specifically developed for high capsanthin content to be used in food coloring and other applications. 'Arka Apeksha' is indeed identified as suitable for capsanthin extraction, affirming the veracity of this statement.

Since both statements are based on factual horticultural knowledge related to the specific chilli hybrid 'Arka Apeksha', both are true. Thus, the most appropriate conclusion from the given options is that Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.