Question

Which of the following chrysanthemum varieties are suitable for growing as pot mums?
(A) Pusa Sona
(B) Tata Century
(C) Snow Ball
(D) Sadbhavana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• B. (A) and (C) only.
• C. (B ) and (D) only.
• D. (A) and (D) only.

Hint:

Pot mums are chrysanthemum varieties that are:
Compact and bushy.
Produce many flowers.
Look good in pots. Varieties like 'Sadbhavana' are specifically bred or selected for these traits. Large, long-stemmed exhibition types like 'Tata Century' are usually for cut flowers, not pot mums.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Pot mums must be compact and dwarf for container growing.
Step 2: Tata Century and Snow Ball are tall, cut-flower/exhibition types, so eliminate (B) and (C).
Step 3: Pusa Sona and Sadbhavana are compact, floriferous cultivars suited to pots.
Step 4: Correct answer: (A) and (D) only.