Question

Name one staple crop of India and the regions where it is produced.

Answer 1

Hint:Staple crop or food is a food that is eaten routinely by people and in such quantities that it constitutes the major portion of the standard diet for a given person. A staple food may be eaten by people of a specific society on a daily basis or every meal.

Complete Answer:The major staple foods in India are White Rice, Wheat, Maize, Potatoes, Pulses, etc.The staple food that the majority of India consumes is rice. India is one of the largest producers of rice in the world and is grown mostly in the eastern and southern parts of the country because of the favorable conditions. It is a Kharif crop as it is the most dominant crop in the country. It is grown in regions having temperatures of around 25 degrees Celsius and rainfall of more than 100 cm. It is also grown through irrigation in areas that have less rainfall. It is the staple food of people living in the eastern and southern parts of India as it is easily available and at a low price. It is mostly grown in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha. Along with other states like Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh. Because of irrigation rice is also grown in states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan which receives comparatively less rainfall. Andhra Pradesh is known as the Rice Bowl of India as it has the highest production of rice in the country.

Note:The staple food of people varies from place to place, depending upon the local availability of the food, and has the nutrients needed for survival and health like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. Examples of staple food are rice, wheat, fish, chicken, vegetables, pulses, grains, etc.