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Q25 (NDA-II/2021) Economy › Agriculture & Rural Economy › Crop patterns and uses

Which of the following pairs of crop and product is/are correctly matched ? 1. Food crop : Ragi 2. Cash crop : Jute 3. Plantation crop : Coconut Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Explanation

The classification of crops in India is based on their economic use and cultivation methods. Ragi (finger millet) is classified as a food crop because it is a staple cereal grown primarily for human consumption and fodder [1][2]. Jute is categorized as a cash crop or commercial crop, specifically a fiber crop, as it is grown for its commercial value and industrial use rather than direct food consumption [3]. Coconut is classified as a plantation crop because it is typically grown on large estates, requires specific climatic conditions, and involves high investment. Some classifications also place coconut under oilseeds or horticultural crops depending on the context of use, but it remains a primary example of plantation agriculture in India. Since all three pairs—Ragi (Food), Jute (Cash), and Coconut (Plantation)—are correctly matched, the correct answer is 1, 2, and 3.

Sources

  1. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Coarse Cereal or Millet > p. 290
  2. [2] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Millets /Jowar (Sorghum bicolor) > p. 26
  3. [3] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 10: Agriculture - Part I > Coverage of Crops: > p. 321
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