A Rajasthan farmer picks a hardy crop that survives dry spells in hot conditions. Which coarse cereal fits?
ABajra
BPaddy
CJute
DCane
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Bajra
1. Bajra is sown in hot, dry conditions.
2. It resists drought in the northwest.
3. Its yield fluctuates in Rajasthan.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Geography, India People and Economy, Chapter 5, Land Resources and Agriculture._
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