Question

Which one of the following crops is not cultivated under dryland farming?

Options

• Ragi

• Jowar

• Groundnut

• Sugarcane

Answer 1

Sugarcane

Explanation:

Sugarcane is a tropical, water-intensive cash crop that requires a continuous, heavy supply of moisture throughout its long growing season. It thrives primarily in well-developed wetlands or under irrigated farming conditions. In contrast, ragi, jowar, and groundnut are hardy, drought-resistant crops grown under dryland farming. These crops possess deep root systems or moisture-retaining capabilities that allow them to survive in arid regions, solely relying on limited rainfall.