Which of the following are resistant to powdery mildew in chilli?

A. Arka Lohit

B. Pusa Sadabahar

C. Pant C-1

D. Pusa Jwala

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Arka Lohit is resistant to powdery mildew in chilli.
It is a pure line selection from IIHR 324 (local collection). Plants are tall, fruits straight, smooth with a pointed tip, fruit colour is dark green changing to deep red and highly pungent.
Suitable both for irrigated and rainfed cultivation. Yield 25 t/ha (green) or 3 t/ha (dry).
Recommended for release in 1990 at AICRP (VC) workshop at a national level.