{"id":76642,"date":"2024-04-20T12:34:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=76642"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:34:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:34:28","slug":"rice-the-staple-food-of-kerala-is-cultivated-primarily-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/rice-the-staple-food-of-kerala-is-cultivated-primarily-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Rice, the staple food of Kerala, is cultivated primarily in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Paddies&#8221; option2=&#8221;Hill slopes&#8221; option3=&#8221;Plantations&#8221; option4=&#8221;Dryland areas Answer: a&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is a) Paddies.<\/p>\n<p>Paddies are flooded fields where rice is grown. They are typically found in lowland areas with a lot of rainfall. Rice is a water-intensive crop, so paddies need to be constantly flooded. This helps to keep the soil moist and prevents weeds from growing.<\/p>\n<p>Hill slopes are not suitable for growing rice because they are too dry and have poor drainage. Plantations are used to grow crops such as tea, coffee, and rubber. Dryland areas are not suitable for growing rice because they do not have enough water.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paddies are flooded fields where rice is grown. They are typically found in lowland areas with a lot of rainfall. Rice is a water-intensive crop, so paddies need to be constantly flooded. This helps to keep the soil moist and prevents weeds from growing.<\/li>\n<li>Hill slopes are not suitable for growing rice because they are too dry and have poor drainage. The soil on hill slopes is also often shallow, which makes it difficult for rice plants to grow.<\/li>\n<li>Plantations are used to grow crops such as tea, coffee, and rubber. 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