38.8. Water Requirements of Major Crops (Indicative Values)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the water requirement range for wheat?

   Hint

   It's less than paddy.

2. 2.

   What crop has the highest water requirement?

   Hint

   Think of crops needing a lot of water.

3. 3.

   What is the total water requirement range for paddy?

   • 300-400 mm
   • 450-600 mm
   • 1200-1500 mm

   Hint

   Recall the specifics we discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Sugarcane has a lower water requirement than wheat.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Compare the two crops' water needs.

5. 5.

   A farmer in a drought-prone area is looking to maximize his yield. Given the water requirements, which crops should he consider planting and why?

   Hint

   Recall the water needs of various crops.

6. 6.

   If a region typically receives 900 mm of rainfall yearly, which crop or combination of crops would be most sustainable to cultivate there?

   Hint

   Consider which crops fit under the rainfall amount.