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[Solved] Among the following, which one is the least water – efficient crop?

Question

Q57. Among the following, which one is the least water – efficient crop?

A. Sugarcane

B. Sunflower

C. Pearl millet

D. Red gram

Answer: A

Detailed Explanation

Among the given options, its water requirement is 1800-2200 mm/season which is highest. It takes about 210 litres of water to produce 1 kg of sugar cane.

Water footprint of sunflower is 7– 9 litre per kg.

Millets are sown in dry areas with minimal irrigation. Pearl millet is a drought tolerant crop.

As Red gram is a rain-fed crop grown in assured rainfall areas, usually it does not need any irrigation.

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