‘कुफरी जीवन’ और ‘कुफरी ज्योति’ दो प्रसिद्ध किस्में हैं:

Question

‘कुफरी जीवन’ और ‘कुफरी ज्योति’ दो प्रसिद्ध किस्में हैं:

1. A. बादाम
2. B. आलू (Correct answer)
3. C. अंगूर
4. D. टमाटर

Correct Answer

Option B — आलू

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is आलू (potato).

Key Points

• Kufri Jyoti and Kufri Jeevan are well-known potato varieties, named after Kufri near Shimla, where the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is located.
• CPRI was established in 1949 and moved to Shimla, and nearly all Indian potato varieties carry the "Kufri" prefix.

Additional Information

• Other varieties: Kufri Chandramukhi, Kufri Sindhuri, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj.
• Potato is a tuber (modified stem), introduced to India by the Portuguese in the 17th century.