INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Northern Plains of India, rice is the main crop from Bengal to eastern Uttar Pradesh, whereas in western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab, wheat is the main produce.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Northern Plains are best suited for agriculture as the soil found in this region is very fertile. Rice, wheat, sugar cane, millets, jute, and maize are some of the crops grown here.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rice is also cultivated in parts of Europe, in North and South America, and in Australia. With the exception of the type called upland rice, the plant is grown on submerged land in the coastal plains, tidal deltas, and river basins of tropical, semitropical, and temperate regions.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a complex carb, it is the primary source of energy for over half of the world’s people. Depending on the strain of rice, it can contain decent amounts of fibre, protein, vitamin B, iron and manganese. This means it can play a vital role against malnutrition. In some cultures, rice is thrown at weddings.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.