Which of the following Crops is the largest consumer of Water?
Correct answer: B. Sugarcane
- A. Rice
- B. Sugarcane
- C. Wheat
- D. Pulses
Explanation
Sugarcane is a very water-intensive crop because it grows for a long season and produces large amounts of biomass. Rice also requires substantial water, but sugarcane is the best answer among these options for total crop water demand.
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