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Concept/Numbers Sugarcane has the highest water requirement per hectare among common Indian field crops (often >1500–2500 mm/season depending on climate and duration). Paddy is also water-intensive, but per hectare seasonal demand for cane is typically higher due to long duration and evapotranspiration. Final AnswerSugarcane.

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Irrigation demand: Which crop generally requires the maximum water per hectare under Indian conditions? Assume traditional field practices and comparable agro-climatic settings. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Wheat
Barley
Sugarcane
Maize

Correct Answer: Sugarcane

Explanation:

Concept/Numbers

Sugarcane has the highest water requirement per hectare among common Indian field crops (often >1500–2500 mm/season depending on climate and duration).
Paddy is also water-intensive, but per hectare seasonal demand for cane is typically higher due to long duration and evapotranspiration.

Final AnswerSugarcane.

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