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    Which of the following crops are able to survive in areas of below 50 cm annual rainfall and are rainfed crops seldom requiring irrigation?

    A) Jowar and Bajra            

    B) Jowar and Maize

    C) Bajra and Barley           

    D) Wheat and Ragi

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The rainfall conditions for the concerned crops are as under.
    1. Jowar  30 to 50 cm
    2. Bajra  40 to 50 cm
    3. Maize 50 to 100cm
    4. Barley 75 to 100cm
    5. Wheat 75 to 100cm
    6. Ragi 50 to 100cm


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