Maize Crop


 
 
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Maize Crop

Maize: 

It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder. Maize is the world's leading crop and widely cultivated cereal crop. It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21 C to 27 C and grows well in old alluvial soil.

  • Rainfall required 50 to 100 cm .
  • In some states like Bihar maize is grown in rabi season also.
  • Use of modern inputs such as  HYV seeds, fertilizers and irrigation have contributed to the increasing production of maize.
  • Major Maize Producing States - Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
  • Old alluvial soil is commonly referred to as Bhangar and contains old alluvium deposited in the flood plains.
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    Question : 1

    What are the benefits of maize ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following statement is correct :

    A. In India maize is grown in Andhar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

    B. In the World maize is grown in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa and USA

    C. Maize is generally grown well in areas of well-drained alluvial soil.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    What are the uses of maize?

    Right Option : A
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