Q. Shankar-6 or Sankar-6 is a variety of which of the following commodities? Answer:
Cotton
Notes: It is a much traded Cotton variety. Some other varieties are:
Suvin – Known for its long staple length and premium quality, it is a hybrid of Egyptian and Indian cotton.
DCH-32 – A hybrid cotton known for its extra-long staple.
Bunny – A high-yielding variety of cotton.
Jaydhar – An indigenous variety grown mainly in Maharashtra.
LH-1556 – A hybrid variety, often grown in Northern India.
Varalaxmi – A hybrid variety popular in South India.
Shankar-4 – Similar to Shankar-6, this variety is also known for its medium staple cotton.
Mech-184 – A genetically modified (Bt) cotton variety.