Question

Explain the major food crops of Karnataka.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Mention the major food crops of Karnataka.
• Explain the crops.

Solution:
The crops of Karnataka can be classified into food crop, commercial crop and plantation crop.
Food crops are subsistence crops that are meant for human consumption.
Eg: Paddy, ragi, maize, etc.
Major food crops of Karnataka are paddy, jowar and ragi.

• Paddy is the Staple food of people of Karnataka. It is grown in 28.2% of the cultivable land.
• Karnataka ranks second after Maharashtra in the production of jowar in India. Jowar is grown in 26% of Karnataka’s total cultivable land.
• Karnataka stands first in the production of ragi in India. Ragi is grown in 14% of total cultivable land.