2012 · Q28
A cultivator has about two hectares of rain fed land without irrigation facilities. Which type of crops would he like to grow ?
- 1Jowar
- 2Cotton
- 3Arhar
- 4Potatoes
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- A1, 2, 3 and 4
- B1, 2 and 3 only
- C2 and 4 only
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
Jowar (sorghum) and arhar (tur/pigeon pea) are hardy dryland crops that perform well on rainfed land without irrigation — they are the classic dryland pair, often intercropped. Cotton is far more water-demanding and potatoes need assured irrigation, making both risky on two unirrigated hectares. Hence the cultivator would choose jowar and arhar — statements 1 and 3 only.