The correct answer is A) Rice.
Rice is a cereal grain that is widely grown and consumed in Asia. It is a staple food for over half of the world’s population. Rice is a member of the grass family and is closely related to wheat and barley. It is a semi-aquatic plant that grows in flooded fields. Rice is a major source of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and protein. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including thiamin, niacin, iron, and magnesium.
Rice is grown in two main seasons: Kharif and Rabi. Kharif is the monsoon season, which runs from June to September. Rabi is the winter season, which runs from October to March. Rice is often grown in Kharif followed by pulses or oilseeds in Rabi in Telangana. This is because rice is a water-intensive crop and requires a lot of rainfall. Pulses and oilseeds are less water-intensive crops and can be grown in the dry winter season.
Rice is a major crop in Telangana. It is grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons. The main rice varieties grown in Telangana are:
- Sonalika
- Jaya
- Pusa Basmati
- HMT
- Ratna
Rice is a major source of income for farmers in Telangana. It is also a major source of food for the people of Telangana.