Question

Statement A: In case of triticale, wheat is the male parent and rye is the female parent.
Statement B: It is mainly a kharif crop in India.
Statement C: It is mainly used for animal feeding as roughage.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Only A is true
• B. Only B is true
• C. Only C is true
• D. All is true

Hint:

Remember the hybridization formula:
\[ \text{Triticale} = \text{Wheat } (\text{Female, } \qopname\relax\text{o}) \times \text{Rye } (\text{Male, } \sigma) \] It is grown in winter (rabi) and serves as an excellent nutritious fodder source.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C