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Question
Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are varieties of ______.
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wheat
rice
millet
tobacco
sugarcane
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Solution
Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are varieties of wheat.
Explanation:
Sonalika and Kalyan Sona are high-yielding varieties of wheat developed during the Green Revolution in India. They were introduced to increase food production and are known for their short duration and disease resistance.
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