Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Wheat is primarily a tropical crop.
2.The yield level of maize is lower than other coarse cereals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Wheat is the second most important cereal crop in India after rice. India produces about 12.8 per cent of total wheat production of world (2017).

  • It is primarily a crop of temperate zone. Hence, its cultivation in India is done during winter i.e. rabi season.
  • The yield level of maize is higher than other coarse cereals. It is high in southern states and declines towards central parts.

Source: NCERT

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