Question

Palam Priya is a powdery mildew resistant variety of

• A. Okra
• B. Garden Pea
• C. Cucumber
• D. Bitter gourd

Hint:

Pea varieties from Palampur (CSK HPKV) are often prefixed with "Palam" (e.g., Palam Priya, Palam Triloki).
Most of these varieties are bred for resistance to major diseases like powdery mildew or wilt.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question asks about a particular variety of a plant that is resistant to powdery mildew. The options provided are different types of crops, and we need to identify which crop the 'Palam Priya' variety belongs to. Let's evaluate each option:

1. Okra: While there are disease-resistant varieties of okra, 'Palam Priya' is not recognized as one of them.
2. Garden Pea: 'Palam Priya' is indeed a known variety of the garden pea that is resistant to powdery mildew. This resistance is an important trait for increasing the yield and quality of the crop.
3. Cucumber: Like okra, there are disease-resistant cucumber varieties, but 'Palam Priya' is not one of them.
4. Bitter gourd: Similarly, no well-known variety named 'Palam Priya' exists under bitter gourd.

Based on this reasoning, the correct answer is Garden Pea.