{"id":74578,"date":"2024-04-20T12:03:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=74578"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:03:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:03:55","slug":"punjab-is-known-as-the-granary-of-india-primarily-due-to-its-high-production-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/punjab-is-known-as-the-granary-of-india-primarily-due-to-its-high-production-of\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab is known as the &#8220;Granary of India&#8221; primarily due to its high production of:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Rice and wheat&#8221; option2=&#8221;Tea and coffee&#8221; option3=&#8221;Millets and pulses&#8221; option4=&#8221;Spices and fruits&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Rice and wheat.<\/p>\n<p>Punjab is a state in northwestern India. It is known as the &#8220;Granary of India&#8221; because it is one of the largest producers of rice and wheat in the country. Rice and wheat are staple foods in India, and Punjab&#8217;s production of these crops helps to feed the country&#8217;s population.<\/p>\n<p>Rice is a cereal grain that is widely grown and consumed in Asia. It is the staple food for over half of the world&#8217;s population. Rice is a member of the grass family and is closely related to wheat, barley, and oats. Rice is grown in flooded paddies, and it requires a lot of water to grow.<\/p>\n<p>Wheat is a cereal grain that is widely grown and consumed in the world. It is the staple food for over one-third of the world&#8217;s population. Wheat is a member of the grass family and is closely related to rice, barley, and oats. Wheat is grown in dry fields, and it does not require as much water to grow as rice.<\/p>\n<p>Tea and coffee are both beverages that are made from the leaves of plants. Tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, while coffee is made from the beans of the Coffea plant. Tea and coffee are both popular beverages in India, but they are not as important as rice and wheat.<\/p>\n<p>Millets and pulses are both types of grains. Millets are small, round grains that are grown in warm climates. Pulses are small, dry beans that are grown in warm and temperate climates. Millets and pulses are both important food crops in India, but they are not as important as rice and wheat.<\/p>\n<p>Spices and fruits are both important food crops in India, but they are not as important as rice and wheat. 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