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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which variety of rice was patented by a U.S company even though the highest number of varieties of this rice is found in India?

A
Sharbati Sonara
B
Co-667
C
Basmati
D
Lerma Roja

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C

A U.S. company attempted to patent Basmati rice, even though India has the largest number of traditional Basmati varieties. This is a well-known case of biopiracy.

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