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Which one of the following is the semi-dwarf high-yielding variety of Basmati rice developed by India?

  1. Sindhu

  2. Ratna

  3. Mallika

  4. Kasturi
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Explanation

Kasturi was the first semi-dwarf, high-yielding variety of Basmati rice developed and released in India. It was bred to combine the excellent cooking and aromatic qualities of traditional Basmati with the high yield potential and lodging resistance of dwarf varieties. This development was a significant milestone in Indian agricultural research.

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