Multiple choice

IR - 8 is a variety of

  1. rice

  2. wheat

  3. maize

  4. mangoes

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Explanation

IR-8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf variety of rice developed at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines. It played a crucial role in the Green Revolution of the 1960s, significantly increasing rice production across Asia. IR-8 was known for its short stature (reducing lodging), resistance to diseases, and responsiveness to fertilizers.