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Assertion :

GMC like 'Golden rice' has increased nutrients quality.
Reason: This variety of basmati rice is rich in vitamin B & C.

A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  • Golden rice is a variety of rice (Oryza sativa) produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesize beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, in the edible parts of rice.
  • It is intended to produce fortified food to be grown and consumed in areas with a shortage of dietary vitamin A. This variety of basmati rice is rich in vitamin A.
  • Hence, GMC like 'Golden rice' have increased nutrients quality and This variety of basmati rice is rich in vitamin B & C.

So, the correct answer is 'Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect'.

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