{"id":61769,"date":"2024-04-20T08:43:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=61769"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:43:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:43:56","slug":"which-crop-has-replaced-a-significant-portion-of-the-cotton-growing-area-in-punjab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-crop-has-replaced-a-significant-portion-of-the-cotton-growing-area-in-punjab\/","title":{"rendered":"Which crop has replaced a significant portion of the cotton-growing area in Punjab?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Maize&#8221; option2=&#8221;Wheat&#8221; option3=&#8221;Rice&#8221; option4=&#8221;Sugarcane&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>b) Wheat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wheat has replaced a significant portion of the cotton-growing area in Punjab because it is a more profitable crop. Wheat is also a more water-efficient crop than cotton, which is important in a region that is facing water scarcity.<\/p>\n<p>Maize is a cereal grain that is used to make a variety of products, including cornbread, tortillas, and popcorn. It is a relatively drought-tolerant crop, but it is not as profitable as wheat.<\/p>\n<p>Rice is a cereal grain that is used to make a variety of products, including rice cakes, sushi, and risotto. It is a water-intensive crop, and it is not as profitable as wheat in Punjab.<\/p>\n<p>Sugarcane is a grass that is used to make sugar. 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