The correct answer is (b), South-East Asia.
Rice is a grass that is cultivated for its edible seeds. It is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world’s human population, especially in Asia. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize.
Rice is believed to have originated in South-East Asia, where it was first domesticated around 10,000 years ago. It was then spread to other parts of Asia, and eventually to Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Today, rice is grown in over 100 countries around the world. The top five rice-producing countries are China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
Rice is a versatile crop that can be grown in a variety of climates. It is a major source of carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins for millions of people around the world.
(a) Europe is not the correct answer because rice is not native to Europe. It was first domesticated in South-East Asia.
(c) South America is not the correct answer because rice is not native to South America. It was first domesticated in South-East Asia.
(d) None of the above is not the correct answer because rice did originate in South-East Asia.