Major Crops In India


 
 
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Major Crops in India

About 51% of the total area of India is cultivated. About 50% of the total labour force of the country runs its livelihood through agriculture and related industries. India is the second largest producer of rice in the world after China. Rice is cultivated on the highest 47% of the total area under food grains in India.

  • India is the second largest producer of wheat in the world after China.
  • Wheat is cultivated on about 15% of the country's cultivable land.
  • Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the production of wheat in the country, while Punjab ranks first in per hectare production.
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    Question : 1

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

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    India is the largest producer as well as the cosumer of _______________

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    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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