Three crops that contribute the maximum to global food grain production are
Correct answer: A. Wheat, rice and maize
- A. Wheat, rice and maize
- B. Wheat, rice and barley
- C. wheat, maize and sorghum
- D. Rice, maize and sorghum.
Explanation
Most important source of food in the world are cereals. They are a rich source of carbohydrates, present in endosperms which is the edible portion in cereals. Wheat, corn and rice contribute to about two thirds of the total world's food. Rice alone is the staple food of 60% of the world population and more than 50% of Indians. Wheat is the world's most widely cultivated crop. Maize is an important Kharif crop of India and also contributes to food production.
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