UPSC Geography Human Resources Question Bank Social and Economic Geography of the World

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    Consider the following statements about wheat.
    1. It is entirely a winter crop
    2. It is the most important food crop of the world
    3. It requires about 75 cm annual rainfall for its successful growth
    4. It can be grown on a variety of soils
    Which of the above statements are correct?

    A) 1 and 2 only    

    B) 2 and 3 only

    C) 3 and 4 only    

    D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Wheat is grown as a winter crop in lower latitudes like those of India but it is grown as spring crop in higher latitudes where winters are too cold for wheat. It is the second most important food crop of the world after rice.


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