According to sources, this food crop is a versatile Kharif crop that is adaptive to varied agro-climatic conditions. It is also known as the queen of cereals due to its high genetic yield potential. US is the largest producer of this crop. It is the third most important food crop after rice and wheat. Identify this crop.

Peas

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Barley

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Maize

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Wheat

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Solution

The correct option is C Maize
The above mentioned food crop is maize or corn. It belongs to the category of cereals and is a Kharif crop. According to sources, it is also one of the widely distributed food crops of the world. It is used as livestock feed, as human food, as bio-fuel, and as raw material in the industry.

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