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  1. Jaya and Ratna developed for green revolution in India are the varieties of
    1. maize
    2. rice
    3. wheat
    4. bajra
Correct Option: B

Jaya and Ratna are two rice varieties developed for green revolution in India.
• The scientific name of Jaya is IET-723. This paddy variety takes about 130 days to grow and the grain is long, bold and white. Its yield is 50-60 quintals per hectare.
• The scientific name of ‘Ratna’ is IET- 1411. It takes about 130-135 days to grow. The grain is long, slender and white. Its yield is 45-50 quintal/hectare.



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