Question

Encircle the odd one out. Give reasons for your choice.

• A. Rice
• B. Wheat
• C. Maize
• D. Groundnut

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Groundnut

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Groundnut is a cash crop, as these crops are grown for commercial purposes for immediate sale to earn money rather than to be used by the grower.
2. For example, sugarcane, beetroot, cotton, jute, groundnut, hemp, oll seeds, spices and condiments, tea, coffee, etc. are cash crops.
   

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Rice is a food crop.
2. These are crops grown for the purpose of food.
3. For example, cereals, pulses, all seeds, vegetables and fruits are food crops.

Option B:

1. Wheat is a food crop.
2. These are crops grown for the purpose of food.
3. For example, cereals, pulses, all seeds, vegetables and fruits are food crops.

Option C:

1. Maize is a food crop.
2. These are crops grown for the purpose of food.
3. For example, cereals, pulses, all seeds, vegetables and fruits are food crops.

Final answer: The odd one is groundnut, as it is a cash crop.