Given below are the names of three states:
(a) Punjab,
(b) Haryana,
(c) Odisha.
In which of the given states is rice a subsistence crop?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only (c).
In Punjab and Haryana, due to advanced irrigation, the Green Revolution's impact, and a focus on high-yield varieties, rice is primarily a commercial crop, grown for sale and export. Farmers cultivate it for profit.In contrast, in Odisha, while rice is the staple food, a significant portion of its cultivation is done by small and marginal farmers primarily for their household consumption. Therefore, it is largely considered a subsistence crop in the state.