The correct answer is:
OB. Agriculture developed independently in different parts of the world at different times.
Explanation:
1. Agriculture did not have a single origin but rather developed independently in various regions. For example, agriculture emerged in the Middle East, China, Mesoamerica, the Andes, and other parts of the world at different times.
2. Different regions adopted agriculture based on local conditions, available plant species, climate, and cultural practices, leading to distinct agricultural systems.
3. This decentralized development of agriculture led to diverse agricultural techniques, crops, and practices worldwide.
Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement regarding the development of agriculture in different parts of the world.