Question 3366
In which part of India is red rice grown?
Answer
Assam
Why?
The correct answer is Assam . Red rice is grown in Assam . Key Points Red Rice: Red rice is a variety of rice that is coloured red due to its anthocyanin and iron content. In India, the rice is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam , without the use of any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred to as ‘ Bao-dhaan ’ and is an integral part of the Assamese food. Recently, the first export consignments of red rice from Assam to the USA was flagged off. The exports of red rice would enhance the incomes of farming families of the Brahmaputra flood plains. Additional Information Black rice is grown in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. Komal Saul is a type of rice grown in Assam. It is also known as the Magic Rice. Assam has got the GI tag for the same.
