Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Super rice was developed by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: G.S. Khush

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “G.S. Khush”.
Dr. Gurdev Singh Khush is a renowned agronomist who played a significant role in the development of high-yielding rice varieties, often referred to as "super rice."

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