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Which one of the following shows maximum genetic diversity in India?
A
Mango
B
Groundnut
C
Rice
D
Maize
Detailed Solution
Genetic diversity is the variation shown by a single species at the genetic level over its range.
NCERT states that India has more than 50,000 genetically different strains of rice.
India has about 1,000 varieties of mango, which is far fewer.
Groundnut and maize have much lower varietal diversity in India.
Hence rice shows the maximum genetic diversity in India.
NCERT states that India has more than 50,000 genetically different strains of rice.
India has about 1,000 varieties of mango, which is far fewer.
Groundnut and maize have much lower varietal diversity in India.
Hence rice shows the maximum genetic diversity in India.