Question

Name the main types of crops.

Answer 1

1. Cereal Crops: Wheat, rice, maize; staple food grains.
2. Pulses: Lentils, chickpeas; protein-rich and aid soil fertility.
3. Oilseeds: Mustard, sunflower; source of edible oils.
4. Cash Crops: Cotton, sugarcane; grown for commercial profit.
5. Horticulture Crops: Fruits (apples), vegetables (tomatoes); for nutrition and aesthetics.
6. Fiber crops: Cotton, jute; used in textiles and ropes.
7. Beverage Crops: Tea, coffee; for drinks and luxury items.
8. Spices and Condiments: Pepper, turmeric; enhance flavor and have medicinal value.
9. Forage Crops: Alfalfa, clover; livestock feed.