Q1. The crop which grows in alluvial soil and needs 150 cm rainfall is
(a) Wheat
(b) Rice
(c) Groundnut
(d) Sugarcane
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (b) Rice
Explanation: Rice thrives in alluvial soil and requires high rainfall (around 150 cm). It is a water-intensive crop, commonly grown in river basins and monsoon-fed regions, making it ideal for India’s climatic conditions.
