Question

Which crop is the least profitable for a small farmer in Vadicherla?
A) Paddy
B) Cotton
C) Gingely
D) Wheat

Answer 1

Hint: Crops are plant or animal products that can be grown and harvested in large quantities for profit or subsistence. Crops can refer to either the harvested parts or the harvest in a refined state. Agriculture and aquaculture produce the vast majority of crops.

Complete answer:
Sesame, also known as ‘Til' or ‘Gingelly,' is one of the oldest oilseed crops and an important oil yielding crop with oil content ranging from 40 to 50 percent. Sesame seeds, powder, or oil are used as a flavouring agent in a variety of Indian dishes. In India, the sesame crop can be grown as a Kharif, summer, or semi-rabi crop.

Waddicherla is a village in the Lingalaghanpur Mandal of Telangana's Warangal District. It is located in the state of Telangana. Waddicherla Village Lingalaghanpur Mandal was reorganised from Warangal District to Jangaon District as part of Telangana District Reorganization. It is 59 kilometres south of the district headquarters in Warangal. Lingalaghanpur is 2 kilometres away.

Vaddicherla is irrigated and cultivated for a variety of crops. Wheat, paddy, cotton, and gingelly are the most common crops. The least profitable crop is gingelly (sesame), with an income per acre of 2000-3000 rupees. This amount is insignificant in comparison to the amount obtained from the other crops.

The correct Answer is option (C) i.e, Gingelly.

Additional Information:Sesame seeds are small, flat oval seeds with a nutty flavour and an almost imperceptible crunch. Seeds come in a variety of colours, including white, yellow, black, and red, depending on the variety. In India, 75 percent of sesame seed is grown during the Kharif season.

Sesame seed is primarily grown in India's eastern and western regions. West Bengal, Gujarat, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are the major producers of a sesame seed.

Note: Health benefits of Gingelly:
- Sesame is an excellent source of protein.
- Diabetes can be prevented by eating sesame seeds.
- Sesame seeds can help lower blood pressure and aid in cholesterol reduction.
- Sesame seeds aid in digestion and aid in the treatment of anaemia.
- Sesame seeds protect the liver from the effects of alcohol.
- Sesame seeds aid in the prevention of wrinkles.
- Sesame seeds promote bone health and help to prevent osteoporosis.