Question

Which of the following crops require excess water for its growth?

• A. Tomato
• B. Sugar cane
• C. Maize
• D. Wheat

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Sugar cane

The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Sugarcane is one of the essential cash crops, as it produces many by-products like jaggery, sugar, etc.
2. Generally, sugarcane does not need any specific kind of soil for growth, however, it needs an excessive amount of water for growth.
3. Based on the climate, the water needs of the sugarcane crop are 1500 mm to 2500 mm, which is evenly distributed over the growing season.
4. Sugar cane is a Kharif crop, that is, they are grown with the onset of monsoon in distinct parts of the country and are harvested in September and October.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Tomato is a Rabi crop, that is, it is cultivated in winter from October to December and harvested in summers.
2. It does not require excess water for its growth.

Option C:

1. Maize is a Kharif crop, that is, they are grown with the onset of monsoon in distinct parts of the country and are harvested in September and October.
2. Their water requirement is also very high, but not as high as that of sugarcane.

Option D:

1. Wheat is the main staple crop for the majority of the world.
2. It is a Rabi crop, that is, it is cultivated in winter from October to December and harvested in summers.
3. It requires 12 to 15 inches of water to produce a good crop and grows best when the temperatures are warm, but not too hot.

Final answer: Sugarcane requires excess water for its growth.