Fill in the blank: Sugarcane is primarily used for making ___, gur, and khandsari.

Sugar

True or False: India is the largest producer of sugarcane in the world.

False. India is the second-largest producer of sugarcane in the world, after Brazil.

What climatic conditions are ideal for sugarcane growth?

Fill in the blank: Sugarcane must be transported to mills quickly, preferably within ___ hours, to prevent sucrose loss.

24

What are the major oil seeds produced in India?

Groundnut, Linseed, Castor seed, Sesame, Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower seed, Rapeseed, and Mustard seed.

Groundnut contains about ___% oil.

42%

Fill in the blank: Groundnut is sensitive to ___ and grows well in tropical climates.

Frost

How does continuous rain affect groundnut crop?

Continuous rains can harm the groundnut crop by causing stagnant water, which negatively affects growth.

Which states in India cultivate groundnut as a rabi crop?

Odisha and southern states.

Groundnuts, which are primarily grown in India, have a cultivation period of approximately ___ months.

4 to 5 months

True or False: Gujarat is the leading producer of groundnuts in India.

True

What type of soil is suitable for cultivating mustard and rape seeds?

Loamy soil

Groundnuts are primarily grown in which region of India?

Peninsular India