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

Correct option is B

Correct answer: (b) Wheat

Explanation:

• DBW 371 (Karan Vrinda), DBW 303 (Karan Vaishnavi), and DBW 187 (Karan Vandana) are high-yielding wheat varieties developed in India.
• These varieties have been released by the ICAR–Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal.
• They are known for their high productivity, disease resistance, and adaptability to different climatic zones across India.

Information Booster:

• The prefix “DBW” stands for “Directorate of Wheat Research” (now IIWBR).
• These varieties have been developed to improve:
• Grain yield
• Resistance to rust diseases (like stripe and leaf rust)
• Heat and drought tolerance
• They are suitable for North-Western Plains Zone (NWPZ) and other major wheat-growing regions.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Rice – Common varieties include IR64, Swarna, Basmati 370.
• (c) Tea – Varieties include TV 1, UPASI 9.
• (d) Maize – Varieties include Ganga 5, Vivek Hybrid 9.