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SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 129

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q129

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. IR8.

  • The variety of rice known as "miracle rice" in India is IR8.
  • This variety was developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and was first harvested in 1967.
  • IR8, known as "miracle rice," was first harvested in 1967 and has played a pivotal role in enhancing rice production in India, greatly contributing to the nation's food security and the success of the Green Revolution.