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Jaya and Ratna varieties of rice are derived from

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Sonalika and TN - 1

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IR - 8 and Kalyan Sona

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Kalyan Sona and Sonalika

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IR - 8 and TN - 1

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The correct option is D IR - 8 and TN - 1
Semi - dwarf rice varieties were derived from IR - 8 (developed at IRRI) and TN-1 from Taiwan. Jaya and Ratna are better yielding semi - dwarf varieties developed in India from IR - 8 and TN - 1 international varieties.

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