Question: Which of the following is NOT a variety of wheat?
Options:
Sonara 64
Lerma Rojo 64
Sharbati Sonora
Swarna
Swarna is a popular variety of rice, not wheat. All other options (Sonara 64, Lerma Rojo 64, and Sharbati Sonora) are established wheat varieties.
📌Other Options Explained:
• Sonara 64:
Origin: Developed in Mexico by CIMMYT during the Green Revolution.
Characteristics: Semi-dwarf, high-yielding, resistant to lodging, short growing cycle.
Significance: Played a key role in India’s Green Revolution, boosting wheat production, especially in northern states like Punjab and Haryana.
• Lerma Rojo 64:
Origin: Another semi-dwarf variety developed at CIMMYT, Mexico.
Characteristics: High productivity, disease resistance, and adaptability to different conditions.
Significance: Helped increase wheat yields in India during the Green Revolution, though not as widely grown as Sonara 64.
• Sharbati Sonora:
Origin: Crossbred between Mexican Sonora wheat and Indian varieties.
Characteristics: Known for its superior grain quality, large golden grains, and soft texture.
Significance: Grown mainly in Madhya Pradesh, it is highly valued for making chapatis and fetches premium prices due to its excellent milling and baking properties.