Geography
Imagine you are a farmer living in Bihar and you want to grow a cash crop on your farm. Which one you will choose and why?
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As a farmer living in Bihar, if I were to choose a cash crop for my farm, I would select mustard because of the following reasons:
- Agro-climatic Suitability — Mustard is well-suited to the agro-climatic conditions of Bihar, including its diverse climate with hot summers and cold winters.
- Market Demand — Mustard oil extracted from mustard seeds is widely used for cooking purposes, ensuring a consistent market demand and potential profitability.
- Crop Rotation Benefits — Mustard fits well into crop rotation systems, helping suppress weeds, pests, and diseases.
- Diversification — Cultivating mustard allows for diversification of income sources on the farm, reducing dependence on a single crop and mitigating risks associated with market fluctuations.
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