HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the staple food crop of a majority of the people in India?
A
Jowar
B
Bajra
C
Wheat
D
Rice
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer:The rice is a staple food crop of the majority of Indian people and is a Kharif crop that is sown in June-July and is harvested in September-October.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rice, wheat, jowar and bajra takes a part of our everyday meal. Thus, they are considered as staple food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hint: It is widely consumed in India and it is one of the largest produced crops. The amount of rainfall, soil fertility, and access to irrigation makes it suitable to cultivate rice. It is an important food crop that brings in livelihood for the farmers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rice is the primary crop and food staple of more than half the world’s population. Asia is the world’s largest rice-producing and rice-consuming region. Rice is also becoming an increasing food staple throughout Africa.

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