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General Studies (CPO) Geography

“It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder. It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C and

grows well in old alluvial soil.” The above given statement talks about which of the following crops?

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SSC CPO 11th Nov 2022 Shift 3

Sugar beet

Bajra

Maize

Coffee

- Maize:

- It is a crop used for both food (corn) and fodder (animal feed).

- It is primarily a kharif crop.

- Grows best in temperatures between 21°C to 27°C.

- Thrives in old alluvial soils, which are fertile and suitable for its growth.

- Correct Answer

- Sugar beet:

- Grown mainly for sugar extraction.

- Prefers cooler temperatures, unlike the kharif climate.

- Bajra:

- Another kharif crop but primarily used as a cereal grain.

- Prefers sandy and light soils, not exactly like maize.

- Coffee:

- Not typically classified as a kharif crop.

- Requires very specific climate conditions not matching the given description.

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