Question

Identify crops based on water requirement
(A). Maize $<$ Sugarcane $<$ Cowpea
(B). Sunflower $<$ Pearl millet $<$ Soybean
(C). Rice $<$ Sorghum $<$ Redgram
(D). Pineapple $<$ Amaranthus $<$ Cotton
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (C) only.
• (B) and (D) only.
• (C) and (D) only.
• (D) only.

Hint:

CAM plants (like pineapple) are highly water-efficient because they open their stomata at night to capture $\text{CO}_2$, minimizing transpirational water loss during the day.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D