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Prelims 2021 · Geography · Question 57

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?

  1. Sugarcane
  2. Sunflower
  3. Pearl millet
  4. Red gram

Answer

Sugarcane

  • (a) Sugarcane: A highly water-intensive crop; it requires very high irrigation compared to most field crops. Verdict: Least water-efficient.
  • (b) Sunflower: An oilseed crop with moderate water requirement, much lower than sugarcane. Verdict: Not the answer.
  • (c) Pearl millet: A drought-resistant coarse cereal grown well in low-rainfall areas. Verdict: Water-efficient, not the answer.
  • (d) Red gram: A pulse crop adapted to semi-arid conditions and relatively low water use. Verdict: Water-efficient, not the answer.
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