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Consider the following crops of India:

  1. 1.Groundnut
  2. 2.Sesamum
  3. 3.Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Groundnut, sesamum, and pearl millet are all primarily grown in rainfed conditions, especially in arid and semi-arid regions of India. These crops are well-adapted to scanty rainfall and are crucial components of dryland agriculture. Their cultivation is heavily dependent on monsoon patterns, making them predominantly rainfed.

Source: UPSC gs1 2012

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