In which of the following, composite and synthetic cultivars are used

A. Rice

B. Wheat

C. Maize

D. Cotton

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A composite cultivar is a variety that is developed by mixing the seeds of various phenotypically outstanding lines possessing similarities for different characteristics like height, seed size, colour and maturity.
A synthetic variety is developed by intercrossing several genotypes of known superior combining ability.
In maize cultivation, both composite and synthetic cultivars are used.