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Question

A 'new' variety of rice was patented by a foreign company though such varieties have been present in India for a long time. This is related to?

A

Co-667

B

Sharbati Sonora

C

Lerma Rojo

D

Basmati

Step-by-Step Solution

Basmati rice is distinct for its unique aroma and flavour and 27 documented varieties of Basmati are grown in India'. It further states that in 1997, an American company obtained patent rights on Basmati rice through the US Patent and Trademark Office, claiming a 'new' variety which was actually derived from Indian farmer's varieties , .

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