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Among the following, which one is the least water efficient crop

Among the following, which one is the least water efficient crop?

(a)

Sugarcane

(b)

Sunflower

(c)

Pearl millet

(d)

Red gram

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

Sugarcane is an important cash crop cultivated in India. It is the least water efficient crop. The water requirement for sugarcane is 1800-2200 mm/season. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.