The cross of an inbreed line with an open pollinated variety is known as
A. Double cross
B. Top cross
C. Three way cross
D. Test cross
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The cross of an inbred line with an open pollinated variety is known as the Top cross.Top cross- means the first generation of a cross between an open-pollinated variety and an inbred line, a foundation backcross, or a foundation single cross.
In the top cross, crosses are made between inbreds and either a tester or an open-pollinated variety. This is also known as an inbred-variety cross.

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