Agriculture Important Topics for UPSC CSE Prelims

Agriculture Important Topics for Prelims

Agriculture Important Topics for Prelims

Agriculture Important Topics for UPSC CSE Prelims Major Crops — Agro-Climatic Requirements Rice: Tropical/subtropical; 100–200 cm rainfall; clayey/waterlogged soil; high temperature (22–32°C); major states — West Bengal, Punjab, UP, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Wheat: Temperate; 50–75 cm rainfall; cool growing season, warm dry harvest; well-drained loamy soil; major states — UP, Punjab, Haryana, MP, Rajasthan Maize: Warm climate; 50–100 cm rainfall; fertile, well-drained soil; major states — Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP; used for food, feed, starch, ethanol Sorghum (Jowar): Warm, semi-arid; 45–100 cm rainfall; black/red soil; drought-tolerant; Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan Pearl Millet (Bajra): Arid/semi-arid; 25–60 cm rainfall; sandy soil; extreme heat-tolerant; Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, UP Finger Millet (Ragi): Warm, humid; red loamy soil; Karnataka (largest producer), Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh; high calcium content Pulses Chana (Chickpea): Cool dry season; 30–50 cm …

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