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Q127 (NDA-II/2025) Economy › Agriculture & Rural Economy › Crop patterns and uses Answer Verified

Which of the following statements with reference to crops cultivated in India is/are correct ? 1. Bajra grows well in sandy and shallow black soils, whereas red and shallow black soil is suited for Ragi 2. Bajra is predominantly grown in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, while Ragi is mainly cultivated in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh Select the answer using the code given below :

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Statement 1 is correct as Bajra (pearl millet) thrives in sandy and shallow black soils [2]. Similarly, Ragi (finger millet) is a hardy crop of dry regions that grows well on red, black, sandy, loamy, and shallow black soils [2]. Statement 2 is also correct regarding the geographical distribution of these crops. Bajra is predominantly cultivated in Rajasthan (the largest producer), Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana [2]. Ragi cultivation is concentrated in states like Karnataka (a leading producer), Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Jharkhand [2]. While Bajra is adapted to arid regions with low rainfall, Ragi is known for its high nutritional value, containing significant amounts of iron and calcium, and is typically grown in drylands across the mentioned states [2].

Sources

  1. [2] NCERT. (2022). Contemporary India II: Textbook in Geography for Class X (Revised ed.). NCERT. > Chapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation > Major Crops > p. 83
  2. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Tobacco > p. 56
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