Arrange the following crops in increasing order of water requirement:
- 1. Wheat
- 2. Rice
- 3. Bajra
- 4. Sugarcane
Choose the correct option:
- A1-3-2-4
- B3-1-2-4
- C3-4-1-2
- D3-2-1-4
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (b) 3-1-2-4
Explanation
In increasing order of water requirement:
- bajra (pearl millet), a hardy crop of dry areas, about 35–50 cm of water;
- wheat, a rabi crop, about 45–65 cm;
- rice, grown in standing water, about 100–200 cm;
- sugarcane, a crop of 10–18 months, about 150–250 cm.
So the order is 3-1-2-4.