Jaya and "Ratna" developed for Green Revolution in India are the varieties of:
A
Maize
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B
Wheat
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C
Rice
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D
Bajra
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Solution
The correct option is C
Rice
The correct option is C.
Explanation for Correct option:
The best-yielding rice varieties 'Jaya' and 'Ratna' were produced in 1966.
In India, rice production is growing from 35 to 89.5 million tonnes.
The Green Movement in India began in the 1960s with the introduction of high-yielding rice and wheat varieties to increase food production and reduce hunger and poverty.
With the government's assistance, rice and wheat production have more than doubled since the Green Movement.
Final answer: Jaya and "Ratna" developed for Green Revolution in India are the varieties ofRice.