📈 Economy of Bihar Chapter 4: Agriculture & Allied Sectors

Mod 10: Box 5.2.1: Thrust Crops under Agriculture Road Map - II

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The following table details the official classification of thrust crops targeted under the Agriculture Road Map - II:

TypeThrust Crops
CerealsPaddy, Wheat, Durum wheat, Maize, Barley, Jowar, Bajra, Sawan, Kodo and Mandua
PulsesArhar, Gram, Lentil, Moong, Urad, Bakla, Pea, Rajma, Khesari, Kulthi
OilseedsRai/Sarson, Linseed, Sunflower, Oil palm, Groundnut, Soyabean, Sesamum, Castor
Cash CropsSugarcane, Jute, Paan
FruitsMango, Litchi, Guava, Banana, Aonla, Pineapple, Makhana, Papaya, Jack fruit, Bael, Ber, Jamun, Sharifa, Coconut, Chiku, Lemon/Pumello, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Sapota
VegetablesBrinjal, Tomato, Lady's finger, Onion, Pea, Potato, Parwal, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Arui, Beet root, Khol, Radish, Spinach and other leafy vegetables, Cucurbitaceous vegetables and Drumstick
SpicesTurmeric, Ginger, Dhania, Chilly, Garlic, Ajwain, Saunf
FodderOat, Berseem, Maize, Jowar, Sudan/Teo sinte grass etc.
Medicinal & Aromatic PlantsLemon Grass, Mentha, Citronella, Artimesia, Safed Musli, Satavar, Aloe vera, Khus, Buch, Stevia, Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Gurmar, Guggual, Sarp gandha, Kalihari
FlowersMarigold, Rose, Gerbera, Gladiolus, China Rose, Lotus, Chameli, Aparajita, Lilium and Orchid
Tuber CropsOl, Sakarkand, Mishrikand, Suthni, Kasba (Tapioca)
Supporting enterprisesMushroom, Azolla, Honey bee rearing and honey production

*(Source: Agriculture Road Map II)*
⭐ Key Points
  • Cereals: Paddy, Wheat, Durum wheat, Maize, Barley, Jowar, Bajra, Sawan, Kodo and Mandua
  • Pulses: Arhar, Gram, Lentil, Moong, Urad, Bakla, Pea, Rajma, Khesari, Kulthi
  • Oilseeds: Rai/Sarson, Linseed, Sunflower, Oil palm, Groundnut, Soyabean, Sesamum, Castor
  • Cash Crops: Sugarcane, Jute, Paan
  • Fruits: Mango, Litchi, Guava, Banana, Aonla, Pineapple, Makhana, Papaya, Jack fruit, Bael, Ber, Jamun, Sharifa, Coconut, Chiku, Lemon/Pumello, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Sapota
  • Vegetables: Brinjal, Tomato, Lady's finger, Onion, Pea, Potato, Parwal, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Arui, Beet root, Khol, Radish, Spinach and other leafy vegetables, Cucurbitaceous vegetables and Drumstick
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Cereals: Paddy, Wheat, Durum wheat, Maize, Barley, Jowar, Bajra, Sawan, Kodo and Mandua
  • Pulses: Arhar, Gram, Lentil, Moong, Urad, Bakla, Pea, Rajma, Khesari, Kulthi
  • Oilseeds: Rai/Sarson, Linseed, Sunflower, Oil palm, Groundnut, Soyabean, Sesamum, Castor
  • Cash Crops: Sugarcane, Jute, Paan
  • Fruits: Mango, Litchi, Guava, Banana, Aonla, Pineapple, Makhana, Papaya, Jack fruit, Bael, Ber, Jamun, Sharifa, Coconut, Chiku, Lemon/Pumello, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Sapota
  • Vegetables: Brinjal, Tomato, Lady's finger, Onion, Pea, Potato, Parwal, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Arui, Beet root, Khol, Radish, Spinach and other leafy vegetables, Cucurbitaceous vegetables and Drumstick
Questions 3 MCQs

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Question 1: Which crops are classified under 'Cash Crops' in Box 5.2.1 of Agriculture Road Map - II?

Correct Option: (A) Sugarcane, Jute, and Paan

Question 2: Which of the following are categorized under 'Supporting enterprises' in Agriculture Road Map - II?

Correct Option: (A) Mushroom, Azolla, Honey bee rearing and honey production

Question 3: Ol, Sakarkand, Mishrikand, Suthni, and Kasba (Tapioca) are listed under which category in Box 5.2.1?

Correct Option: (C) Tuber Crops
Question 1 of 3

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Cereals: ______

Paddy, Wheat, Durum wheat, Maize, Barley, Jowar, Bajra, Sawan, Kodo and Mandua

Pulses: ______

Arhar, Gram, Lentil, Moong, Urad, Bakla, Pea, Rajma, Khesari, Kulthi

Oilseeds: ______

Rai/Sarson, Linseed, Sunflower, Oil palm, Groundnut, Soyabean, Sesamum, Castor

Cash Crops: ______

Sugarcane, Jute, Paan

Fruits: Mango, Litchi, Guava, Banana, Aonla, Pineapple, Makhana, Papaya, Jack fruit, Bael, Ber, Jamun, Sharifa, Coconut, Chiku, Lemon/Pumello, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Sapota

Mango, Litchi, Guava, Banana, Aonla, Pineapple, Makhana, Papaya, Jack fruit, Bael, Ber, Jamun, Sharifa, Coconut, Chiku, Lemon/Pumello, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Sapota

Vegetables: Brinjal, Tomato, Lady's finger, Onion, Pea, Potato, Parwal, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Arui, Beet root, Khol, Radish, Spinach and other leafy vegetables, Cucurbitaceous vegetables and Drumstick

Brinjal, Tomato, Lady's finger, Onion, Pea, Potato, Parwal, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Arui, Beet root, Khol, Radish, Spinach and other leafy vegetables, Cucurbitaceous vegetables and Drumstick