Consider the statements below: Statement (A): Bora is a popular type of rice in Assam. Statement (B): Paddy thrives in clayey soil and needs plenty of water. Choose the correct option from the following.

Key Points Statement (A): Bora is a common variety of rice used in Assam. This statement is true. Bora is indeed a variety of rice cultivated in Assam. Statement (B): Paddy grows well in clayey soil and requires a lot of water. This statement is also true. Paddy, which is the rice plant in its growing stage, thrives in clayey soil and requires abundant water for cultivation. Therefore, both statements (A) and (B) are correct.