Question

Which of the following is not related to plant breeding?

(a) Helped to increase the yield of crops

(b) Purposeful manipulation of plant species

(c) Gives disease-resistant plants

(d) Not suited for cultivation

I have been asked this question during a job interview.

This key question is from Food Production Strategies in portion Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) Not suited for cultivation

The explanation is: Plant breeding is the purposeful manipulation of the plant species in order to create desired plant types that are better suited for cultivation, give better yields and are disease resistant. Plant breeding as technology has helped increase yields to a very large extent.