Question 5 - Social Science CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper for 2023 Boards - Solutions to CBSE Sample Paper - Social Science Class 10 - Social Science Class 10

Identify the crop with the help of the following information

• It is a crop which is used both as food and fodder.
• It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
• It grows well in old alluvial soil.
• Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.

Options:

1. Wheat
2. Maize
3. Rice
4. Sugarcane

Answer:

So, the correct answer  is (B): Maize

Explanation:

• Wheat is a  rabi crop and require low temperature ( 20 ° - 25 ° C)
  Thus, wheat is not the correct answer

• Maize crop is used both as food and fodder . It is a Kharif crop. Temperature suitable for growing maize : 21° C - 27° C. Use of modern inputs have contributed to the increasing production of this crop.
  Maize matches with explanation given in the question.
  Thus , Maize is a correct answer.

• Rice is a Kharif crop but require  high temperature ( above 25 ° C).
  Thus, rice is not the correct answer

• Sugarcane is tropical crop and grow in hot and humid climate .
  Thus, sugar is not the correct answer