Major cash crop of Maharashtra is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Major cash crop of Maharashtra is:

A. Wheat

B. Rice

C. Soybean

D. Millets

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Soybean is a significant cash crop in that region. Detailed explanation covers agricultural geography: soil types, climate requirements, irrigation needs, and economic importance.

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Which crop introduced during Green Revolution is semi-dwarf?

A. Bajra

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C. Traditional rice

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Semi-dwarf varieties resist lodging and respond to fertilizers.

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B. Reduced chemical use

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D. Increased biodiversity

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Overuse of fertilizers/pesticides caused soil nutrient depletion, salinity, and groundwater depletion. Monocropping reduced diversity.

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A. Government policy

B. High interest rates

C. Lack of investment

D. Low production

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Inadequate investment in warehouse construction and cold chains results in insufficient storage, leading to post-harvest losses.

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