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The first Indian dwarf rice variety is
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The first Indian dwarf rice variety is

A.

Jalapriya

B.

Basmathi

C.

Jaya

D.

Kasturi

E.

Answer not known

Correct option is C

India adopted dwarf rice varieties during the Green Revolution.
Jaya was the first released Indian dwarf rice variety. It contributed to higher yields and lodging resistance. It played a key role in increasing rice production.
Thus, Jaya holds historical importance. Therefore, option (c) is correct.

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