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UPSC Prelims 1979 · Agriculture · Crops and Where They Grow
The crop which grows in alluvial soil and needs 150 cm rainfall is
- (a) Wheat
- (b) Rice
- (c) Groundnut
- (d) Sugarcane
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Rice
Rice grows on alluvial soil with over 100–150 cm of rain.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Wheat needs 50–75 cm.
(c) Groundnut needs less rain and light soil.
(d) Sugarcane needs irrigation and a long season.
The trap
None.
🔒 Rice: >100 cm rain, alluvium, 25 °C+.
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