A 'new' variety of rice was patented by a foreign country, though such varieties have been present in india for a long time. This is related to
A
Lerma Rojo
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B
Sharbati Sonora
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C
CO - 667
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D
Basmati
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Solution
The correct option is D Basmati Basmati rice, sought-after for its fragrant taste, was developed by Indian farmers over hundreds of years, but the Texan company RiceTec obtained a patent for a cross-breed with American long-grain rice.