Question

Which Indian plants have either been patented or attempts have been made to patent them by western nations for their commercial use?
A. Basmati rice
B. Turmeric
C. Neem
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: India is very much rich in traditional and expertise in natural medicines, spices, fresh food preparation, biological insecticides and pesticides, agricultural activities. These activities help in the growth of India and its people with good health and prosperity.

Complete answer:
India is a nation known for its traditions in all diversity for handmade products. India is full of people from different backgrounds but have vast skill sets which help in growth of economy, individuals and having good relations with everyone due to the values of Indians which they gain from their families, teachers and neighbours.
Patenting means having a granting certificate for a property which is an invention of a person, organisation or institute. It involves all claims and rights of the person on that property.
Foreign countries like the US, Japan and German are the countries who are the principal patenting pirates for many such medicinal plants. This includes plants like, black paper (Piper nigrum), basmati rice (Oryza sativa), Indian mustard (Brassica Campestris), neem (Azadirachta indica) and turmeric (Curcuma domestica).

Thus, we can conclude that the correct option is option ‘D’ that is, all of the above. These all are the plants which foreign countries try to patent.

Note: During British rule, India lost many things. Economy, development but also gained a lot like technology, unity, etc. India is a reserve of many medicinal plants and nutrients containing plants which help in getting good health and immunity. Example, black paper, turmeric, neem, etc. These plants are very much beneficial and have many advantages in the food industry, pharma industry, chemical industry, etc.