Q. Choose the correct options about Basmati rice I. In 1997, an American company got patent rights for Basmati rice through the US Patent and Trademark office and was allowed to sell a ‘new variety’ in US and abroad II. This new variety of Basmati was derived from Chinese farmer’s varieties III. Indian Basmati was crossed with semidwarf varieties and claimed as an invention or a novelty Which of the above statements are correct?
A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation
All option are correct except (ii) new variety of Basmati rice was derived from Indian farmer’s varieties
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.