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Prelims 2012 · Geography · Question 46

Consider the following crops of India:<br/>1. Groundnut<br/>2. Sesamum<br/>3. Pearl millet<br/><br/>Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1, 2 and 3

  1. Groundnut – In India, groundnut is largely grown as a rainfed kharif oilseed, especially in semi-arid regions. Verdict: Correct.

  2. Sesamum – Sesamum (til) is predominantly cultivated under rainfed conditions and is suited to low-moisture areas. Verdict: Correct.

  3. Pearl millet – Pearl millet (bajra) is a classic rainfed coarse cereal grown in dry and semi-arid regions. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, all three are predominantly rainfed crops. Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3.

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