Q. Consider the following statements regarding a crop:

1. It is a kharif crop requiring temperatures between 21°C to 27°C.
2. It grows well in old alluvial soils.
3. It is used both as food and fodder.

Which of the following crops is described above?
Answer: Maize
Notes: Maize fits all the given criteria: it is a kharif crop that thrives at 21°C to 27°C, grows well in old alluvial soil, and is used as both food and fodder. Major maize-producing states include Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Wheat and rice are not commonly used as fodder; sugarcane is a cash crop.