Zoology-Applications in Medicine & Agriculture

NEET Zoology Applications in Medicine & Agriculture MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

How many documented varieties of Basmati rice are grown in India, and what is the estimated total number of rice varieties in India?

A

27 varieties of Basmati; 200,000 total rice varieties

B

27 varieties of Basmati; 100,000 total rice varieties

C

30 varieties of Basmati; 200,000 total rice varieties

D

25 varieties of Basmati; 150,000 total rice varieties

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that there are 27 documented varieties of Basmati rice and an estimated 200,000 varieties of rice in India.

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