alleryWhy did the Basmati patent example raise concerns in NCERT?
ARice cannot be crossed with other rice
BThe variety drew on Indian farmers’ varieties
CAll rice varieties were newly invented
DTraditional knowledge has no economic use
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The variety drew on Indian farmers’ varieties
The claimed new Basmati variety was derived from Indian farmers’ varieties. The example raises questions about novelty, traditional knowledge and rights over biological resources.
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