Besides rice, important food crops grown in Meghalaya include:

Maize, potato, ginger
Wheat, barley, oats
Tea, coffee, rubber
Cotton, jute, sugarcane

The correct answer is: a) Maize, potato, ginger.

Meghalaya is a state in northeastern India. It is the wettest place on Earth, with an average annual rainfall of over 11,871 mm (467.3 in). The state is also home to a number of different ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and traditions.

Agriculture is the main occupation in Meghalaya, and rice is the most important crop. Other important food crops grown in the state include maize, potato, ginger, turmeric, and vegetables. Tea, coffee, and rubber are also grown in Meghalaya, but they are not as important as food crops.

Wheat, barley, and oats are not grown in Meghalaya because the climate is not suitable for these crops. Cotton, jute, and sugarcane are also not grown in Meghalaya because they are not as important as food crops in the state.

Maize is a cereal grain that is grown in many parts of the world. It is a major source of food for people and animals. Maize is a versatile crop that can be used to make a variety of products, including cornbread, tortillas, and popcorn.

Potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum. The word “potato” may refer either to the plant itself as well as the edible tuber. In the region of the Andes, there are some other closely related cultivated potato species. Potatoes were originally believed to have been domesticated by indigenous peoples of the Andes mountains in South America. The earliest archaeologically verified potato tuber remains have been found at a site in the Casma Valley of Peru, and date to 2500 BC. Potatoes were introduced to Europe from the Americas in the second half of the 16th century by the Spanish. They quickly became a staple food in many parts of Europe, and were later introduced to other parts of the world.

Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial in the Zingiberaceae family. The ginger plant is native to tropical Asia, and is now cultivated in many parts of the world. Ginger is a versatile spice that can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

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