With reference to the Wheat crop, how many of the following statements are correct? 1. India is the world’s largest producer of wheat. 2. It is the second most important cereal crop in India after rice. 3. It is a kharif crop. 4. It requires 50 cm to 100 cm of rainfall. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Wheat crop, how many of the following statements are correct?
1.India is the world’s largest producer of wheat.
2.It is the second most important cereal crop in India after rice.
3.It is a kharif crop.
4.It requires 50 cm to 100 cm of rainfall.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] All four

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Wheat: It is the main cereal crop in India. It is the second most important cereal crop in India after rice. It is a Rabi Crop which is sown in October-December and harvested during April-June. The optimum temperature range for ideal germination of wheat seed is 20-25 C. about 50 to 100 cm of rainfall is needed for the cultivation of wheat. Soils with a clay loam or loam texture, good structure and moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Gujarat are the major wheat growing region in India. China is the world’s largest producer of wheat. India is the second-largest producer of wheat.

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