GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Land Resources and Agriculture2007

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in million tonnes) of the given food grains in India?

A

Wheat-Rice-Pulses-Coarse cereals

B

Rice-Wheat-Pulses-Coarse-cereals

C

Rice-Wheat-Coarse Cereals-Pulses

D

Wheat-Rice-Coarse Cereals-Pulses

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question asks for the correct sequence in decreasing order of production (in million tonnes) for specific food grains in India. 2. Based on typical production figures around the mid-2000s, Wheat production was generally the highest, followed closely by Rice (or vice-versa depending on the specific year, but both significantly higher than others). 3. Coarse cereals (like maize, millet, sorghum) production was substantially lower than rice and wheat, but higher than pulses. 4. Pulses production was the lowest among the four categories. 5. Therefore, the sequence Wheat - Rice - Coarse Cereals - Pulses reflects the decreasing order of production.

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