Question
GSHardPrelims 2012Indian Geography

Consider the following crops of India :

  1. Groundnut
  2. Sesamum
  3. Pearl millet

Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?

Explanation

Statement 1 is Correct: Groundnut is a major oilseed crop in India where approximately 75-80% of the total cultivated area is rainfed, primarily grown during the Kharif season. Statement 2 is Correct: Sesamum (Til) is a drought-tolerant oilseed crop that is predominantly grown under rainfed conditions, especially in states like West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Statement 3 is Correct: Pearl millet (Bajra) is a hardy cereal crop exceptionally adapted to arid and semi-arid environments with low rainfall, making it a predominantly rainfed crop in India.

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