Identify the crop with the help of the following information
- It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder.
- It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
- It grows well in old alluvial soil.
- Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Options:
- Wheat
- Maize
- Rice
- Sugarcane
Answer:
So, the correct answer is (B): Maize
Explanation:
-
Wheat
is a
rabi crop
and require
low temperature
( 20
°
- 25
°
C)
Thus, wheat is not the correct answer
-
Maize
crop is
used
both as
food and fodder
. It is a
Kharif crop. Temperature
suitable for
growing maize
:
21° C - 27° C.
Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
Maize matches with explanation given in the question.
Thus , Maize is a correct answer.
-
Rice is a
Kharif crop
but
require high temperature
( above 25
°
C).
Thus, rice is not the correct answer
-
Sugarcane
is
tropical crop
and
grow
in
hot
and
humid climate
.
Thus, sugar is not the correct answer
