Nearly after four decades, Bamboo rice has shown up in Odisha.
a. Manipur
b. Assam
c. Maghalaya
d. Odisha
- The state of Odisha had last witnessed Bamboo rice in 1979.
Details:
- The Forest Authorities of Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Cuttack district have opened up the gates for the forest dwellers to collect the Bamboo rice.
- Whenever the bamboo rice shows up, it would be accompanied by the increase in the rat population which starts running over the bamboo rice.
- Hence to avoid the menace the forest authorities have allowed forest dwellers to harvest Bamboo rice.
- Further, the authorities are also planning to purchase bamboo rice from the forest dwellers to germinate bamboo trees in other areas of the state.
About Bamboo Rice:
- Bamboo rice grows out of a dying bamboo shoot.
- Bamboo rice looks like paddy rice and tastes more like wheat.
- Bamboo rice is not commonly available as it takes many years for a bamboo tree to flower.
- Bamboo rice is believed to contain a low glycaemic index compared to other varieties and it is good for diabetics.
- It is rich in proteins and does not contain any fat.
- Bamboo rice is also believed to be containing medicinal values.
Question:
Q. Bamboo rice has shown up in which state after nearly four decades?a. Manipur
b. Assam
c. Maghalaya
d. Odisha
