Golden rice is enriched with:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Vitamin A

Golden rice is a genetically modified (GM) rice. Genes have been put into it so that the grain makes beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A. The beta-carotene gives the grain its golden colour. It is an example of how GM crops can raise the nutritional value of food.

(1) Vitamin A — Correct. Golden rice is vitamin A enriched rice.

(2) Vitamin D — Incorrect. Golden rice is not made to supply vitamin D.

(3) Vitamin B — Incorrect. Golden rice is not made to supply the B vitamins.

(4) Vitamin C — Incorrect. Golden rice is not made to supply vitamin C.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 18-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 01-06-2023 (Slot 3).

NCERT Extract:
Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture – “… (v) enhanced nutritional value of food, e.g., golden rice, i.e., Vitamin ‘A’ enriched rice.”