Name a cereal crop that is primarily cultivated in the semi‑arid zones of India and explain why its cultivation is suitable to that climate.
Answer
Maize. It is drought‑tolerant, requires low rainfall, and adapts well to poor soils.
The correct answer is Maize. It is drought‑tolerant, requires low rainfall, and adapts well to poor soils. — Explain its drought tolerance and suitability to poor soils.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the crop cultivated in semi‑arid zones.
- Explain its drought tolerance and suitability to poor soils.
Common mistake: Confusing wheat with maize.
Concept tested: Crop suitability in semi‑arid zones.
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