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NDA 2 2025 GAT, question 127

Topic: Geography

Q127

Which of the following statements with reference to crops cultivated in India is/are correct ?

  1. Bajra grows well in sandy and shallow black soils, whereas red and shallow black soil is suited for Ragi

  2. Bajra is predominantly grown in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, while Ragi is mainly cultivated in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh

Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a) 1 only
  2. (b) 2 only
  3. (c) Both 1 and 2Correct answer
  4. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution.

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

  1. Bajra tolerates sandy and shallow black soils; ragi grows in red and shallow black soils among other suitable soils.
  2. The stated regions match the standard school-textbook distribution, including ragi cultivation in Himachal Pradesh.
  3. Both statements are correct; the list is illustrative and not a current production ranking.