Previous Year Question
‘Varuna’ is a variety of
A.
Mustard
B.
Linseed
C.
Sunflower
D.
Sesamum
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Varuna (Varuna/T-59) is a well-known variety of Indian Mustard. The scientific name of Indian mustard is Brassica juncea, and it is one of the major rabi oilseed crops of India.
Varuna has long been used in mustard cultivation and plant breeding programmes. ICAR agricultural research records identify it as T-59 (Varuna), a variety of Indian mustard.
Mustard is mainly cultivated during the rabi season, and its seeds are used for the production of edible oil. Mustard cake is also important for animal feed and other agricultural uses.