Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Rice is predominantly cultivated in the tropical areas
  2. U.S.A. is one of the exporters of rice
  3. Thailand is an important importer of rice
  4. In Italy, rice is cultivated in the Po-valley Of these statements:

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

  2. 1, 2 and 4 are correct

  3. 1 and 3 are correct

  4. 2 and 4 are correct

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is predominantly tropical (true) - it requires warm temperatures and high rainfall. USA exports rice (true) - Arkansas, California, Louisiana produce rice for export. Thailand is an importer (false) - Thailand is actually the world's largest rice exporter. Italy grows rice in the Po Valley (true) - risotto rice like Arborio comes from there. So 1, 2, and 4 are correct - Option B is right.