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    Question

    The early maturing varieties of rice matures in 20-25

    days advance to lessen the problem of stubble burning. Which among the following are the examples of early maturing variety of rice?
    A Pusa Basmati 1509 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pusa Sugandh 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C PR 126 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A and B only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR) and State Agriculture Universities (SAUs) have developed high-yielding short duration Basmati rice varieties including Pusa Basmati 1509 (115 days), Pusa Basmati 1692 (115 days) and Pusa Basmati 1847 (125 days) and non-basmati category, aromatic rice varieties PR 126 (120-125 days), Pusa Sugandh 5 (125 days) and Pusa 1612 (120 days).These early maturing varieties mature about 20-25 days in advance which enable farmers for straw management and preparation of the fields for wheat sowing.

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