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    DBW 371 (Karan Vrinda), DBW 303 (Karan Vaishnavi) and DBW 187 (Karan Vandana) are varieties of which crop in India?
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    DBW 371 (Karan Vrinda), DBW 303 (Karan Vaishnavi) and DBW 187 (Karan Vandana) are varieties of which crop in India?

    A.

    Maize

    B.

    Wheat

    C.

    Tea

    D.

    Rice

    Correct option is B


    The correct answer is (B) Wheat
    Explanation:
    • DBW 371, DBW 303, and DBW 187 are all improved wheat varieties developed in India for higher productivity and disease resistance.
    • These varieties belong to the DBW series, developed by ICAR – Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR).
    • They are drought-tolerant, rust-resistant and suitable for the Indo-Gangetic Plains, which is India's largest wheat-producing region.
    Information Booster:
    • India is the second largest wheat producer in the world after China.
    • Major wheat-growing states include Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan.
    Additional Knowledge:
    • Wheat grown in India is mostly Triticum aestivum, a soft bread wheat.
    • High-yielding wheat varieties were introduced during the Green Revolution (1965–67).

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