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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS
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Assertion (A): Basmati rice is distinct for its unique aroma and flavour and 72 documented varieties of Basmati are grown in India.
Reason (R): In 1997, an American company got patent rights on all rice varieties through the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Reason (R): In 1997, an American company got patent rights on all rice varieties through the US Patent and Trademark Office.
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Correct option: D
Both assertion and reason are false
Option D is correct because both the assertion and the reason are false. The American company patented a specific variety, not all rice varieties, and Basmati rice is well-known for its aroma and flavor.
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