It is sown in hot and dry climatic conditions in northwestern and western parts of the country It is...........

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It is sown in hot and dry climatic conditions in northwestern and western parts of the country. It is a hardy crop which resists frequent dry spells and drought in this region. It is cultivated alone as well as part of mixed cropping. This coarse cereal occupies about 5.2 per cent of total cropped area in the country.

Which of the following is being described in the passage given above?

Bajra

Wheat

Rice

Pulses

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Explanation:

The crop being described in the passage is "Bajra," which is a coarse cereal sown in hot and dry climatic conditions in northwestern and western parts of India. It is known for its ability to resist frequent dry spells and drought in these regions.

Bajra is sown in hot and dry climatic conditions in northwestern and western parts of the country. It is a hardy crop which resists frequent dry spells and drought in this region. It is cultivated alone as well as part of mixed cropping. This coarse cereal occupies about 5.2 per cent of total cropped area in the country. Leading producers of bajra are the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. Being a rainfed crop, the yield level of this crop is low in Rajasthan and fluctuates a lot from year to year.