In India, a variety is considered as 'Extant variety' when it is:
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- Extant variety: Released by Variety Release Committee.
- Registered variety: Protected under PPV&FR Act.
- Notified variety: Notified for seed production.
- Developed by a breeder in a government organization
- Registered with the PPV & FR Authority
- Cultivated in a large area
- Released by any Variety Release Committee
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
This question tests knowledge of the definition of an 'extant variety' in India.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
An 'extant variety' is a variety that is released by any Variety Release Committee (D).
It is a variety that is notified and available for cultivation.
Extant varieties are those that are already in the public domain and are not protected under the PPV&FR Act.
Other definitions:
- Developed by a breeder in a government organization (A): Not the definition.
- Registered with the PPV & FR Authority (B): Registered varieties are protected.
- Cultivated in a large area (C): Not the definition.
Thus, an extant variety is one that is released by a Variety Release Committee.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, a variety is considered as 'Extant variety' when it is released by any Variety Release Committee, which corresponds to option (D).
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