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Q39
(IAS/1997)
Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Important Days, Places & Events › Important Days, Places & Events
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
| List I (Crops) | List II (Geographical conditions) |
|---|---|
| I. Barley | (A) Hot and dry climate with poor soil |
| II. Rice | (B) Cool climate with poorer soil |
| III. Millets | (C) Warm and moist climate with high altitude |
| IV. Tea | (D) Hot and moist climate with rich soil |
Codes:
A) I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
B) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
C) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
D) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
Result
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Correct:
A
Explanation
The geographical requirements for these crops are:
- Barley (I-B): Adapted to cool climates and can tolerate poorer soil quality better than many other cereals.
- Rice (II-D): Requires high heat and high humidity (hot and moist climate) along with rich, fertile soils like alluvium.
- Millets (III-A): These are drought-hardy crops that thrive in hot and dry climates with poor soil fertility.
- Tea (IV-C): Needs a warm and moist climate and is typically cultivated on high altitude slopes to provide the necessary soil drainage.
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