Most cultivated crops in India

26 Dec,2023

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Rice is a staple food for a significant portion of the Indian population. It is cultivated in both kharif (monsoon) and rabi (winter) seasons.

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Rice

Wheat is a major cereal crop grown during the rabi season, primarily in the northern states of India.

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Wheat

Various millets such as bajra, jowar, and ragi are grown, especially in arid and semi-arid regions.

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Millets

Pulses like chickpeas (gram), lentils (masoor and urad), and peas are important sources of protein in the Indian diet.

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Pulses

India cultivates oilseeds like groundnut, soybean, mustard, and sunflower to produce cooking oils.

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Oilseeds

India is one of the largest producers of sugarcane, and it is a key crop for the sugar industry.

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Sugarcane

Cotton is a major cash crop, and India is one of the largest producers of cotton in the world.

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Cotton

1Various fruits such as mangoes, bananas, citrus fruits, apples, and grapes are cultivated across different regions.

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Fruits