Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about Maize
1. India is the largest producer in the world.
2. It is primarily a Rabi crop
Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Maize (Zee Mays) - In India, Maize is traditionally grown in monsoon (Kharif) season, which is accompanied by high temperature (<35° C) and rainfall. However, with the development of new cultivars and appropriate production technology, winter cultivation of maize has emerged as a viable alternative.
Maize is known as queen of cereals because it has the highest genetic yield potential among the cereals .USA is the largest producer of maize.
Maize can be grown successfully in variety of soils ranging from loamy sand to clay loam. However, soils with good organic matter content having high water holding capacity with neutral pH are considered good for higher productivity.