Which of the following varieties of rice is known as the miracle rice for India and was first harvested in 1967 with exceptional yield?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) IR8.
· IR8, also known as "Miracle Rice," is a high-yielding semi-dwarf variety of rice developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines.
· It was first introduced and harvested in India in 1967, during the Green Revolution.
· IR8 significantly increased rice production due to its ability to produce more grains per plant and its resistance to diseases.
· This variety played a crucial role in alleviating hunger and boosting food security in India and other developing countries.
Information Booster:
· IR9: Another variety of high-yield rice developed after IR8, but it is not as widely known as IR8.
· DGWG: Dubraj Gangeshwar Guinean, a variety of rice, not related to the Green Revolution's "miracle rice."
· PETA: A traditional variety of rice, not associated with the high-yield, disease-resistant characteristics of IR8.