The term "pureline selection" was first proposed by

Fill in the blanks in the following statements ($A$ to $C$):
$(A)$ The capacity to generate a whole plant from any cell/explant is called ......$(i)$ .......
$(B)$ The transfer of resistance genes occurs through ........$(ii)$........ . Subsequently,........$(iii)$ ....... occurs between the target and the plant source.
$(C)$ The rice variety $IR8$ was developed in the country ........$(iv)$ ........

Which of the following is a characteristic of maize that provides resistance to stem borer insects?

Consider the following four measures $(1-4)$ that could be taken to successfully grow chickpea in an area where bacterial blight disease is common.
$(1)$ Spray with Bordeaux mixture
$(2)$ Control of the insect vector of the disease pathogen
$(3)$ Use of only disease-free seeds
$(4)$ Use of varieties resistant to the disease
Which two of the above measures can control the disease?

Select the option that is incorrect with respect to traditional hybridisation.

Which of the following statements is consistent with obtaining a progeny with genetic variation?