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Food Crops Like Rice, Wheat and Maize Grown in India

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Which is the third major food crop in India after rice and wheat?

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Pulses

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Sugarcane

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Groundnut

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Maize

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The correct option is D Maize
Maize is the third major food crop in India. It is grown in both summer and winter. Cultivation requires an annual average rainfall of 75 cm with well-drained soil being ideal. Maize is cultivated in states like Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

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