{"id":86597,"date":"2025-06-01T03:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=86597"},"modified":"2025-06-01T03:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:52:07","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-1-bajra-is-predominantly-grown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-bajra-is-predominantly-grown\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements :\n  1. Bajra is predominantly grown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Bajra is predominantly grown in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, while Ragi is mainly cultivated in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<li>2. Bajra grows well in sandy and shallow black soils, whereas red and shallow black soil is suited for Ragi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With regard to the statements given above, which of the following is correct ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Both the statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.&#8221; option2=&#8221;Both the statements are correct, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.&#8221; option3=&#8221;Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is false.&#8221; option4=&#8221;Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is correct.&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CDS-2 &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cds-2-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cds-2-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement 1 is correct. Bajra (Pearl Millet) is primarily grown in the drier regions of India, with Rajasthan being the largest producer, followed by states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Ragi (Finger Millet) is another important millet, with Karnataka being the leading producer, followed by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar. The statement accurately reflects the main producing states for both crops.<\/p>\n<p>Statement 2 is correct. Bajra is well-adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions and thrives in sandy soils, light alluvial soil, and shallow black soils, which are prevalent in its major growing regions. Ragi is a hardy crop that can grow in a variety of soils, including red, black, sandy, loamy, and shallow lateritic soils. The description of suitable soil types aligns with the general characteristics and distribution of these millets.<\/p>\n<p>Relationship between statements: The soil and climatic conditions (described in Statement 2) are key factors determining where specific crops are predominantly cultivated (described in Statement 1). The prevalence of sandy and shallow black soils in states like Rajasthan and Gujarat makes them suitable for Bajra cultivation, while the presence of red and shallow black soils in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu favors Ragi cultivation. Thus, Statement 2 provides a correct explanation for the distribution patterns mentioned in Statement 1.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Statement 1 correctly identifies major growing states for Bajra and Ragi.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 2 correctly identifies suitable soil types for Bajra and Ragi.<br \/>\n&#8211; Soil type is a major factor influencing crop distribution.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nBoth Bajra and Ragi are important coarse cereals or millets known for their nutritional value and resilience in diverse agro-climatic conditions, especially in rainfed areas.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements : 1. Bajra is predominantly grown in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, while Ragi is mainly cultivated in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 2. Bajra grows well in sandy and shallow black soils, whereas red and shallow black soil is suited for Ragi. With regard to the statements given above, &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Consider the following statements :\n  1. Bajra is predominantly grown\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-bajra-is-predominantly-grown\/#more-86597\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Consider the following statements :<br \/>\n  1. 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Ragi (Finger Millet) is another important millet, with Karnataka being the leading producer, followed by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar. The statement accurately reflects the main producing states for both crops. Statement 2 is correct. Bajra is well-adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions and thrives in sandy soils, light alluvial soil, and shallow black soils, which are prevalent in its major growing regions. Ragi is a hardy crop that can grow in a variety of soils, including red, black, sandy, loamy, and shallow lateritic soils. The description of suitable soil types aligns with the general characteristics and distribution of these millets. Relationship between statements: The soil and climatic conditions (described in Statement 2) are key factors determining where specific crops are predominantly cultivated (described in Statement 1). The prevalence of sandy and shallow black soils in states like Rajasthan and Gujarat makes them suitable for Bajra cultivation, while the presence of red and shallow black soils in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu favors Ragi cultivation. Thus, Statement 2 provides a correct explanation for the distribution patterns mentioned in Statement 1. - Statement 1 correctly identifies major growing states for Bajra and Ragi. - Statement 2 correctly identifies suitable soil types for Bajra and Ragi. - Soil type is a major factor influencing crop distribution.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-bajra-is-predominantly-grown\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Consider the following statements :  1. Bajra is predominantly grown\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Statement 1 is correct. 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Relationship between statements: The soil and climatic conditions (described in Statement 2) are key factors determining where specific crops are predominantly cultivated (described in Statement 1). The prevalence of sandy and shallow black soils in states like Rajasthan and Gujarat makes them suitable for Bajra cultivation, while the presence of red and shallow black soils in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu favors Ragi cultivation. 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Relationship between statements: The soil and climatic conditions (described in Statement 2) are key factors determining where specific crops are predominantly cultivated (described in Statement 1). The prevalence of sandy and shallow black soils in states like Rajasthan and Gujarat makes them suitable for Bajra cultivation, while the presence of red and shallow black soils in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu favors Ragi cultivation. 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Ragi is a hardy crop that can grow in a variety of soils, including red, black, sandy, loamy, and shallow lateritic soils. The description of suitable soil types aligns with the general characteristics and distribution of these millets. Relationship between statements: The soil and climatic conditions (described in Statement 2) are key factors determining where specific crops are predominantly cultivated (described in Statement 1). The prevalence of sandy and shallow black soils in states like Rajasthan and Gujarat makes them suitable for Bajra cultivation, while the presence of red and shallow black soils in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu favors Ragi cultivation. 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