Question

Which is the correct option for the statements X, Y and Z?
Statement - X : Gene bank can be developed for conservation of rare genes.
Statement - Y : It has become particularly important for conservation of Crop Varieties and wild genetic resources.
Statement - Z : It is utilised in future crop improvement and forestation programmes.

• A. Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement Z gives correct description for Y.
• B. Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement Z does not give correct description for Y.
• C. Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement X gives correct description for Y.
• D. Statements X, Y and Z are wrong.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The correct option is A Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement Z gives correct description for Y.
Gene bank is a type of biorepository which preserve genetic material. It can be developed for conservation of rare genes. It includes freezing plant parts, stocking the seeds, freezing of sperm and eggs, etc. It have become particularly important for conservation of Crop Varieties and wild genetic resources. This is done in order to prevent the extinction of crop varieties and wild genetic resources. It represents the genetic basis of agriculture and horticulture. It is utilized in future crop improvement and forestation programmes.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Statement X, Y and Z are correct and statement Z gives correct description for Y.'