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A patent was granted in the USA on the use of a traditional Indian variety used for its aroma and texture, later challenged as biopiracy. This crop was:

Answer: Basmati rice.

A Turmeric
B Basmati rice
C Neem
D Bitter gourd

Correct answer: B. Basmati rice

Explanation: A well-known biopiracy case involved a US patent claim on Basmati rice, an aromatic Indian rice variety, raising concerns over exploitation of traditional bio-resources.

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A patent was granted in the USA on the use of a traditional Indian variety used for its aroma and texture, later challenged as biopiracy. This crop was:

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