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Question
Give three points of difference between upland and lowland rice.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Upland rice | Lowland rice |
| (i) | This type of rice is grown in mountainous regions. | Lowland rice is grown in low-lying regions. |
| (ii) | This type of rice cultivation depends on the distribution of rainfall only. | This type of rice requires plenty of water during the sowing and harvesting period. |
| (iii) | Upland rice is sown in March-April and harvested in September-October. | It is sown in June and harvested in October. |
| (iv) | The entire crop is used locally. | The produce is used for local consumption as well as supplied to other regions. |
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Chapter 15: Agriculture - II: Food Crops - EXERCISES [Page 186]
