Which of the following is a commercial or cash crop of India?

2016

Which of the following is a commercial or cash crop of India?

  1. A.

    Millet

  2. B.

    Cotton

  3. C.

    Rce

  4. D.

    Sorghum

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Correct answer: B

A cash crop (commercial crop) is cultivated mainly for sale in the market and industrial use rather than direct consumption by the farmer. Cotton is one of India's most important cash crops and serves as a raw material for the textile industry. Hence, Cotton is the correct answer.

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