Consider the following crops of India: 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C3 only
- D1, 2 and 3Correct
Explanation
The correct answer is D because all three crops are primarily grown in arid and semi-arid regions of India where irrigation facilities are limited.
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Groundnut: While it is grown in various parts of India, the majority of the cultivation happens during the Kharif season in states like Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, relying heavily on monsoon rains.
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Sesamum: This is a hardy crop that is highly drought-tolerant. It is mostly grown as a rainfed crop in marginal lands where other crops struggle to survive.
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Pearl millet (Bajra): This is one of the most drought-resistant crops available. It is predominantly grown in the sandy soils of Rajasthan and other dry regions, almost exclusively depending on rainfall rather than intensive irrigation.
Since all three crops are characteristic of dryland agriculture in India, they are considered predominantly rainfed.
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