Question

Oldest known crop of the world is of

• A. Wheat
• B. Rice
• C. Barley
• D. Both (A) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (A) and (C)

The first domesticated crops include eight plant species with three cereals, four pulses and flax. These are namely Triticum dicoccum, T. monococcum, Hordeum vulgare, lentils, pea, chick pea and bitter vetch. Thus, out of the given options, barley and wheat the one of the oldest cultivated crop of world.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.