Question

Several South Indian states raise 2-3 crops of rice annually. The agronomic feature that makes this possible is because of ?

• A. Shorter rice plant
• B. Better irrigation facilities
• C. Early yielding rice variety
• D. Disease resistant rice variety

Answer 1

The correct option is C Early yielding rice variety

Several South Indian states raise 2-3 crops of rice annually. This is due to the development of improved varieties of rice which has higher nutrient content and gives high yield per year. One of the example is golden rice.

West Bengal is the largest rice producing state in India.

So, the correct option is 'Option C, early yielding rice variety' .