Question

An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

(a) does not require chemical fertilisers and growth hormones

(b) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin-A

(c) is completely resistant to all insect pests and **** of paddy

(d) gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma

Answer 1

Correct option (b) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin-A

Explanation:

Golden rice (transgenic basmati rice) is a variety of Oryza sativa produced through genetic engineering to biosynthesise beta-carotene, a precursor of provitamin-A in the edible parts of rice. The research that led to golden rice was conducted with the goal of helping **** who suffer from vitamin-A deflciency in poor countries. Golden rice has been bred to be especially ***-resistant, resulting in better crop yields.