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(B) Mutation breeding is a technique used in plant breeding to create genetic variation. Physical mutagens,such as ionizing radiations (e.g.,$X$-rays,

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Gamma rays

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(B) Mutation breeding is a technique used in plant breeding to create genetic variation. Physical mutagens,such as ionizing radiations (e.g.,$X$-rays,$\Gamma$ rays),are widely used to induce mutations in higher plants to develop new crop varieties with desirable traits. $\Gamma$ rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiations that can penetrate plant tissues and cause $DNA$ damage,leading to mutations. Therefore,$\Gamma$ rays are the correct agent among the given options.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Mustard	$(1)$ Pusa Sawani
$(b)$ Flat bean	$(2)$ Pusa Sadabahar
$(c)$ Okra	$(3)$ Pusa Gaurav
	$(4)$ Pusa Sem $2$

Which one of the following agents is used to induce mutation in higher plants?

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Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(a)$ Mustard $(1)$ Pusa Sawani
$(b)$ Flat bean $(2)$ Pusa Sadabahar
$(c)$ Okra $(3)$ Pusa Gaurav
$(4)$ Pusa Sem $2$

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