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    “It is a kharif crop which is grown in areas of 40- 50

    cm annual rainfall. It is rarely irrigated and seldom grown in areas with annual rainfall of more than 100 cm. The ideal temperature for it is 25°C -30°C. Bright sunshine after light showers is very useful in the early stages of growth. It can be grown on poor light sandy soils and upland gravely soils. It is mainly grown in Rajasthan” In the above paragraph, which crop of the following is described? 
    A Bajra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Cotton Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tobacco Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gram Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Bajra (pearl millet). This crop is characteristic of growing in regions with low to moderate rainfall, such as 40-50 cm annually, and it thrives in warm temperatures between 25°C and 30°C. Bajra does well in sandy and gravelly soils and is commonly grown in Rajasthan, which matches the conditions described in your paragraph.

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