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Major Crops India for UPSC IAS Prelims Examination - Testbook

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India is a country with a deeply rooted agrarian culture. Agriculture forms the backbone of rural India and has been a significant economic activity since ancient times. It plays a crucial role in contributing to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In the UPSC IAS Exam, agriculture, as a part of the Indian economy and geography, holds significant importance. The UPSC often asks factual questions based on recent trends, and candidates can expect similar questions this year as well.

To facilitate the preparation for the UPSC IAS Exam, we are providing information about major crops and their producing states in India. Along with the major crops, it is important for aspirants to be aware of the crop variety, the different types of soil suitable for the crop, and the states producing the crop. This forms an essential part of the Geography syllabus for the UPSC IAS Exam .

In this article, we will delve into the details of Major Crops of India for the Civil Services Exam .

Aspirants can cover the topics mentioned in the UPSC Syllabus by following the links given below:

Crops in India for UPSC IAS

India is a land of diversity, not just in terms of culture and tradition, but also in terms of its flora and fauna. The crops grown in India can be divided into four major categories. They are:

Categories Crops
Cash Crops Spices, Tobacco, Cotton, Oilseeds, and more
Plantation Crops Rubber, Coffee, Coconut, and Tea
Food Crops Rice, Wheat, Maize, Pulses, and Millets
Horticulture Vegetables and fruits

Aspirants can check out detailed information on the relevant topics given below for a better preparation of the upcoming Civil Services exam –

 

Major cropping Seasons in India Rabi and Kharif Crops Crop Diversification – Origin, Analysis, Effect
High Yield Crops in India – Benefits, Disadvantages List of Agricultural Revolutions in India Millets in India
Aerobic Rice Cultivation – Uses , Features, Areas Vertical Farming: Origins, Advantages Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
Minimum Support Price, MSP in agriculture Genetically Modified Crops Farm Acts, 2020 – Arguments For & Against
RSTV The Big Picture: Does India’s Agriculture Policy need a Relook? National Agriculture Market (NAM) Smart Agriculture Conclave
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Prominent Crops Cultivated in India

Crops Varieties Soil type producers
Rice ( Kharif, Rabi) Aman, Sali, Afghani, Aus, Boro, Clay or Loamy soil West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu,

Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, and Assam

Wheat ( Rabi) Kalyan Sona, Heera and Sonalika Sandy loam, Clay loam Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra,  and Gujarat
Cotton ( Kharif) Short Staple

Medium Staple Long Staple

Black soil Maharashtra,  Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and  Punjab

Jute( Zaid) Tossa Jute and White Jute Sandy and Clay Loam West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh
Sugarcane(Kharif, Rabi) Clayey Loamy Soil, and Red Loamy Soil Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Punjab
Tea Loamy soil acidic in nature and rich in organic matter Assam, Darjeeling (West Bengal), Meghalaya, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka
Coffee Arabica and Robusta Well-drained forest loam Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland

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