Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Kashi Saumya is a attractive dark green medium fruits OP variety of Ridge gourd
Statement (II): Kashi Saumya is suitable for river bed cultivation
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:

Riverbed cultivation is a common practice in Indo-Gangetic plains.
Most IIVR cucurbit varieties (like Kashi Saumya in Ridge Gourd or Kashi Kirti in Bitter Gourd) are highly adaptable to riverbed farming systems.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the correctness of the given statements about the variety 'Kashi Saumya' of Ridge gourd, let's assess each statement individually:

1. Statement (I): "Kashi Saumya is an attractive dark green medium fruits OP variety of Ridge gourd."
   • 'Kashi Saumya' is known to be a variety of Ridge gourd that is well-appreciated for its attractive dark green medium-sized fruits. This variety is also open-pollinated (OP), which is a common characteristic of many horticultural varieties aimed at enhancing specific desirable traits, such as fruit attractiveness.
   • Thus, Statement (I) is true.
2. Statement (II): "Kashi Saumya is suitable for river bed cultivation."
   • Certain cultivars like 'Kashi Saumya' are indeed suitable for river bed cultivation due to their adaptive qualities. This cultivation technique is often used for crops that thrive in alluvial soil, which provides necessary nutrients and soil structure for such crops.
   • Therefore, Statement (II) is true.

Based on the evaluation of each statement, we conclude that both statements describe factual information about 'Kashi Saumya'. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.

Therefore, the most appropriate answer is: Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.