Q. Consider the following statements:

1. It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C.
2. It grows well in old alluvial soil.
3. It is used both as food and fodder.

In the above statements, which of the following crop has been discussed?
Answer: Maize
Notes: Maize is a crop which is used both as food and fodder. It is a kharif crop which requires temperature between 21°C to 27°C and grows well in old alluvial soil. In some states like Bihar maize is grown in rabi season also. Use of modern inputs such as HYV seeds, fertilisers and irrigation have contributed to the increasing production of maize. Major maize-producing states are Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.