Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?
  1. Sugarcane
  2. Sunflower
  3. Pearl millet
  4. Red gram

Solution

Sugarcane has very high water requirement (1500-2500 mm). It is the least water-efficient crop among the listed options.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2021

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