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Answer : 3. "Wheat"
Mushk Budiji, recently seen in the news, is an indigenous variety of which crop?
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Mushk Budiji, recently seen in the news, is an indigenous variety of which crop?
- 1Ricefalse
- 2Lentilsfalse
- 3Wheattrue
- 4Milletfalse
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Answer : 3. "Wheat"
Explanation :
A recent study has revealed the secrets behind the unique aroma of Mushk Budiji, a rice variety native to the Kashmir Himalayas. Initially threatened with extinction due to low yields and rice blast disease, it has had a slow revival since 2007 due to a revival initiative by SKUAST scientists. In August 2023, Mushk Budiji was granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This distinctive crop thrives in specific climatic conditions and secures its place in the agricultural heritage of Kashmir.