Which one of the following shows maximum genetic diversity in India?

Which one of the following shows maximum genetic diversity in India?
  1. Rice
  2. Maize
  3. Mango
  4. Groundnut

Solution

There are an estimated $2,00,000$ varieties of rice in India alone. The diversity of rice in India is one of the richest in the world. Basmati rice has 27 documented varieties grown in India.

Asked in: NEET 2011 (Screening)

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