Which of the following is a high-yielding variety of rice developed in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a high-yielding variety of rice developed in India?
A. Jaya
B. IR-8
C. Kalyan Sona
D. Sonalika
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jaya is a high-yielding variety of rice developed in India. IR-8 was developed by IRRI, Kalyan Sona and Sonalika are wheat varieties.

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