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Biopiracy of Indian plant by USA is


A
Mustard
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Melon fruit seeds
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Jasmine rice
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D
All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Mustard
The exploitation of biological resources or the use of biological resources without permission is called as biopiracy. Mustard is an indigenous crop of India, jasmine rice is the of Thailand and Melon fruit seed is of south Asia but now US companies are claiming ownership on them. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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