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  • Which of the following is NOT a variety of wheat?

    Question: Which of the following is NOT a variety of wheat?

    Options:

    Sonara 64
    Lerma Rojo 64
    Sharbati Sonora
    Swarna

    ✅Explanation:
    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.

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