Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Pusa Bhindi-5 is the YVMV tolerant variety of okra
Statement (II): It is a purple color okra variety which is carrying higher amount of anthocyanin
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:

Most commercial okra varieties are green-fruited to meet consumer preferences.
Purple okra varieties ('Kashi Lalima') are promoted for their high antioxidant properties, but they have a niche market.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To solve the given question, let's analyze both statements individually:

1. Statement (I): Pusa Bhindi-5 is the YVMV tolerant variety of okra.
   This statement is asking about the tolerance of a specific variety of okra known as Pusa Bhindi-5 to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).
   Pusa Bhindi-5 is indeed a variety developed to exhibit tolerance to YVMV, which is a common viral disease affecting okra plants.
   Therefore, Statement (I) is true.
2. Statement (II): It is a purple color okra variety which is carrying a higher amount of anthocyanin.
   This statement suggests that Pusa Bhindi-5 has a purple color and contains high amounts of anthocyanin, a pigment found in plants that can cause purple coloration.
   However, Pusa Bhindi-5 is not known for being a purple-colored variety nor specifically for having a high anthocyanin content.
   Therefore, Statement (II) is false.

Based on the analysis above, we can conclude that the correct answer is: Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.