Major Crops In India


 
 
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Major Crops in India

India is a diverse country with varied agro-climatic conditions, which make it suitable for the cultivation of a wide range of crops. The major crops grown in India can be classified into various categories based on their use and significance. Here's an elaboration:

1. Cereals:

Cereals are staple food crops that provide a major portion of the calorie intake for the Indian population. The main cereal crops grown in India include:

  • Rice: Widely cultivated in regions with high rainfall and water availability, particularly in states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Wheat: Grown predominantly in the northern plains of India, including states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
  • Millets: These include crops like bajra, jowar, and ragi, which are grown in regions with low rainfall and poor soil fertility, such as parts of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
  • 2. Pulses:

    Pulses are an important source of protein in the Indian diet and play a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Major pulse crops cultivated in India include:

  • Chickpea (gram)
  • Pigeon pea (arhar or tur)
  • Lentils (masoor)
  • Moong bean (green gram)
  • Urad bean (black gram)
  • 3. Oil Seeds:

    Oil seeds crops are grown for the extraction of edible oils and are essential for cooking purposes. Major oil seeds crops in India are:

  • Groundnut (peanut)
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following statement is correct :

    A. Rice is a widely cultivated in regions with high rainfall and water availability, particularly in states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh.

    B. Wheat is grown predominantly in the northern plains of India, including states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

    C.Millet crops like bajra, jowar, and ragi, which are grown in regions with low rainfall and poor soil fertility, such as parts of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    Which is not included in cash crop ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following seasons are known as agricultural season for crops?

    Right Option : D
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