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Question
Which crop is majorly grown via Terrace Farming?
- Wheat
- Rice
- Maize
- Corn
Hint:
It is the main food staple of South India.
The correct answer is: Rice
- Rice is majorly grown via Terrace Farming.
- Terrace farming is commonly used in Asia by rice-growing countries.
- In agriculture, a terrace is a portion of an inclined surface cut into a series of continuously retreating flat surfaces or platforms, resembling steps, for the purpose of more efficient farming.
- So, the correct option is b.
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