Question

    The two semi dwarf and high yielding rice varieties

    developed in India after 1966 were __________
    A Jaya and IR-8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B IR-8 and TN-21 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lunishree and Jaya Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Jaya and Ratna Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The two semi dwarf and high yielding rice varieties developed in India after 1966 were Jaya and Ratna. Jaya was developed by crossing TN-1 with T-141 while Ratna is a cross of TKM-6 X IR-8.

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams: