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Which of the following is a salt tolerant variety of Rice?

1. Pokkali
2. Jasmine
3. Ponni
4. BPT

Correct answer: Pokkali

Solution

Pokkali is a salt-tolerant traditional rice variety grown in the coastal areas of Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Alappuzha districts of Kerala. It alternates with shrimp farming in the same fields. Ponni is a popular Karnataka/Tamil Nadu variety; Jasmine is an aromatic Thai variety; BPT (Samba Mahsuri) is a popular Andhra variety — none are salt-tolerant varieties.

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