Question

Which of the following are water-intensive crops?

• A. Wheat and rice
• B. Wheat and sugarcane
• C. Sugarcane and rice
• D. Wheat and gram

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sugarcane and rice

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Water intensive crops are those crops referred to as the crops that require a large amount of water for their cultivation.
2. Option C is correct because Rice and sugarcane are the most water-consuming crops.

The explanation for the incorrect option:

Option A:

Wheat requires less water than rice and sugarcane, hence option A is incorrect.

Option B:

Wheat requires less water than rice and sugarcane, hence option B is incorrect.

Option D:

Gram requires less water than rice and sugarcane hence option D is incorrect.

Final answer: Water-intensive crops are sugarcane and rice.