Basmati rice is a premium aromatic rice variety grown in:

The correct answer is: a) Specific districts of Punjab.

Basmati rice is a premium aromatic rice variety grown in specific districts of Punjab, India. It is a long-grain rice with a distinctive flavor and aroma. Basmati rice is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, and it is a staple food in India and Pakistan.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Option b) is incorrect because basmati rice is not grown in all parts of Punjab. It is only grown in specific districts.
• Option c) is incorrect because basmati rice is not grown in the neighboring state of Haryana. It is only grown in specific districts of Punjab.
• Option d) is incorrect because basmati rice is not grown in the Himalayan foothills. It is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, but it is not grown in the Himalayan foothills themselves.