Question

Which of the following is the principal cereal crop in India?

• A. Rice
• B. Maize
• C. Wheat
• D. Sorghum

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Rice

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Cereal crops are grasses that are grown for their edible grains or seeds.
2. Rice is the staple food crop of the majority of people in India.
3. It Is a Kharif crop.
4. It requires high temperature and high humidity with an annual rainfall of 100 cm.
5. In India, it is grown in the coastal areas, deltaic regions, and plains of the north and northeastern region.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B: Maize crop is used both as fodder and food.

Option C: Wheat is the second most important cereal crop.

Option D: Sorghum is not the principal cereal crop of India. Some species of sorghum are used as cereal and some in pastures for animals.

Final answer: Rice is the principal cereal crop in India