UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 41
Consider the following crops of India:
- Groundnut
- Sesamum
- Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Groundnut, sesame and pearl millet are traditionally cultivated largely in rainfed conditions in many Indian regions.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Groundnut is commonly grown under rainfed kharif cultivation, despite irrigated areas.
2: Correct - Sesamum is a drought-tolerant oilseed often cultivated without irrigation.
3: Correct - Pearl millet (bajra) thrives in relatively arid rainfed zones.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct item 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct item 1.
C: Incorrect - omits correct items 1, 2.
D: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.