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

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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.