Which of the following pairs of crop and product is/are correctly matched ?
- 1. Food crop : Ragi
- 2. Cash crop : Jute
- 3. Plantation crop : Coconut
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
1 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
3 only
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Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2021
1. Food crop : Ragi – Ragi (Finger Millet) is a cereal grain that is primarily cultivated for human consumption as food. This pairing is correct.
2. Cash crop : Jute – Jute is a fibre crop grown for sale rather than for local consumption. It is a significant cash crop in states like West Bengal and Bihar. This pairing is correct.
3. Plantation crop : Coconut – Coconut palms are typically grown in large estates or plantations, especially in coastal regions. Crops grown on a large estate are classified as plantation crops. This pairing is correct.
All three pairs are correctly matched.
– Cash crops are grown primarily for sale in the market (jute, cotton, sugarcane, tobacco, spices, etc.).
– Plantation crops are grown on extensive farms or estates, often for export or industrial processing (tea, coffee, rubber, coconut, spices like cardamom and pepper, etc.).