Question

Q. 30. Find the incorrect match
(A) Sugarcane- Tropical as well as sub tropical crop
(B) Cotton-
In 2015, India was largest producer
(C) Pulses-
India is the largest producer
(D) Maize-
Both food and fodder crop

Q. 31. Which of the following pair is not correctly matched?
(A) Alluvial Soil- Sugarcane and Paddy
(B) Black soil-
Cotton
(C) Laterite soil- Cashewnut
(D) Red soil- Wheat and Bajra​

Answer 1

Answer:

Q) 30) D Maize

Q )31) D red soil

Answer 2

The Incorrect matches for Q30 and Q31 are (C) and (D) respectively.

Explanation:

Q.30

• (A) Sugarcane is both a tropical and subtropical crop since it grows in both hot and humid climates.
• (B) Cotton was produced in the largest quantity by India in 2015, surpassing China.
• (C) India is the largest producer of Pulses in the World by a 27% estimate.
• (D) Maize is considered as both a food and fodder crop it is consumed by humans and is also the healthiest non-legume green fodder as it readily produces biomass.

• Therefore the incorrect match out of the following is - (C) Pulses as the rest are 'Kharif' crops which are generally grown during winter.

Q.31

• (A) Alluvial Soil- Sugarcane and Paddy: both crops sugarcane and paddy are ideal to grow on rich, fertile soils such as the alluvial soil.
• (B) Black soil-  Cotton: Black Soil is ideal for the growth and agriculture of Black Soil because of its clay-like characteristic.
• (C) Laterite soil- Cashewnut: laterite soil is suitable for the growth of cashew nut due to its PH level of the soil and the low humus level.
• (D) Red soil- Wheat and Bajra​:  Wheat and Bajra are not cultivated in red soil, it grows on soils with drainage properties such as black or loam soil.
• Therefore, the incorrect match is (D) Red Soil required to grow Wheat and Bajra.