Consider the following statements: 1. Bajra is predominantly grown in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, while Ragi is mainly cultivated in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 2. Bajra grows well in sandy and shallow black soils, whereas red and shallow black soil is suited for Ragi. With regard to the statements given above, which of the following is correct?
- A. Both the statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1. ✓
- B. Both the statements are correct, but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
- C. Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is false.
- D. Statement 1 is false, but statement 2 is correct.
Correct Answer: A. Both the statements are correct and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
Explanation
Both statements are correct. The specific soil requirements of Bajra (sandy and shallow black) and Ragi (red and shallow black) accurately explain their predominant geographical cultivation regions.
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