Speedy Sprouts Quiz Quiz

Explore fascinating facts about different moong (mung bean) varieties, their characteristics, and agricultural uses. Great for those interested in pulses farming and crop selection.

  1. Identifying a Popular Variety

    Which of the following is a well-known high-yielding moong variety commonly grown in India?

    1. Arka Sona
    2. Wheat 101
    3. Basmati 370
    4. Pusa Vishal

    Explanation: Pusa Vishal is a widely adopted high-yielding moong variety. Arka Sona refers to a tomato variety, Basmati 370 is a type of rice, and Wheat 101 is unrelated to moong. Only Pusa Vishal matches the crop and trait described.

  2. Disease Resistance in Varieties

    A farmer wants to reduce losses from Yellow Mosaic Virus; which moong variety offers resistance?

    1. Rajma 1
    2. Kabuli Chana
    3. Pusa Basmati 1
    4. Samrat

    Explanation: Samrat is a moong variety known for its resistance to Yellow Mosaic Virus. Rajma 1 and Kabuli Chana are types of beans and chickpeas, respectively, and Pusa Basmati 1 is a rice variety, none of which are relevant to moong.

  3. Duration of Crop Maturity

    Which moong variety matures quickly, typically in about 60–65 days after sowing?

    1. Arhar LRG41
    2. SML 668
    3. Soybean 9505
    4. Basmati 1121

    Explanation: SML 668 is known for its short duration of around 60–65 days to maturity. Basmati 1121 is a rice variety, Soybean 9505 is a soybean type, and Arhar LRG41 is a pigeon pea variety, so they do not fit the description.

  4. Suitability for Summer Sowing

    For summer season sowing in North India, which moong variety is commonly recommended?

    1. IPM 02-3
    2. Barseem 100
    3. Mustard 311
    4. Desi Cotton

    Explanation: IPM 02-3 is well-suited for summer sowing in North India due to its adaptability. Desi Cotton and Mustard 311 refer to other crops, and Barseem 100 is a variety of fodder. Only IPM 02-3 is a moong variety recommended for this purpose.

  5. Seed Color Identification

    Which moong variety is characterized by its bold, green seeds that fetch a premium in the market?

    1. Pant Moong 5
    2. White Till 9
    3. Hybrid Maize 101
    4. Black Gram T9

    Explanation: Pant Moong 5 has bold, attractive green seeds preferred in the market. Hybrid Maize 101 refers to corn, White Till 9 is a sesame variety, and Black Gram T9 is urad, not moong. Hence, Pant Moong 5 is the correct variety.