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IRRI is situated at


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Switzerland
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Philippines
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Mexico
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New Delhi
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The correct option is B Philippines
IRRI
IRRI stands for International Rice Research Institute which is an international agricultural research and training organisation. Its headquarters is in the Philippines, and has offices in seventeen countries. IR - 8 is a high-yielding semi-dwarf variety of rice developed here.
Aim of IRRI
It aims to improve the health of people who are dependent on rice-based agricultural systems and protect the environmental sustainability of rice farming for future generations.
Final answer
(A) Philippines

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