Question

Match the following type of paddy with the region in which they are cultivated.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column A}& \text{Column B}\\ \text{(a)}Oryzasativa& \text{(i)}\text{America}\\ \text{(b)}Oryzaglaberrima& \text{(ii)}\text{Africa}\\ \text{(c)}Oryzaglumaepatula& \text{(iii)}\text{Nellore}\\ \text{(d)}\text{Molagolukulu}& \text{(iv)}\text{Asia}\end{array}$

• A. a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv
• B. a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
• C. a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i
• D. a - iv, b - ii, c - i, d - iii

Answer 1

The correct option is D a - iv, b - ii, c - i, d - iii

There are various varieties of paddy which are grown in different regions, depending upon the climate, soil and water availability in that area.

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Paddy}& \text{Region}\\ Oryzasativa& \text{Asia}\\ Oryzaglaberrima& \text{Africa}\\ Oryzaglumaepatula& \text{America}\\ \text{Molagolukulu}& \text{Nellore}\end{array}$

The name Oryza was given by Linnaeus.