India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture
Question:
The dryland farming is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall.
Options:
Less than 25 cm
More than 150 cm
Less than 75 cm
More than 125 cm
Correct Answer:
Less than 75 cm
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option (3) → Less than 75 cm
In India, the dryland farming is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 75 cm.
These regions grow hardy and drought resistant crops such as ragi, bajra, moong, gram and guar (fodder crops) and practise various measures of soil moisture conservation and rain water harvesting.
