Which of the following crops occupied the highest average in India?
A
Rice
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B
Wheat
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C
Bajra
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D
Jowar
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Solution
The correct option is A Rice Rice is the staple food in India. It is also known as Oryza sativa. India has 38 million hectares, i.e., about 28% of total land average under rice cultivation. It is a monocot and is grown annually. It has the high concentration of starch. B vitamins, iron, and manganese are also an important constituent of rice.