Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Crops) - List II (Geographical conditions) 1. I. Barley - A) Hot and dry climate with poor soil 2. II. Rice - B) Cool climate with poorer soil 3. III. Millets - C) Warm and moist climate with high altitude 4. IV. Tea - D) Hot and moist climate with rich soil Codes:

The question requires matching crops (List I) with their required geographical conditions (List II).I. Barley: A temperate crop, generally requires a cool climate and can tolerate relatively poorer soil compared to wheat. Match: I-B.II. Rice: A tropical/subtropical crop, requires high temperatures (hot) and abundant moisture (moist climate), typically grown in fertile, water-retentive (rich) soil (often alluvial or clayey). Match: II-D.III. Millets (like Jowar, Bajra, Ragi): Hardy crops, generally grown in hot and dry climates and can thrive in poor soil conditions with low rainfall. Match: III-A.IV. Tea: Requires warm and moist climate (humid), well-drained soil (often on slopes), and typically grown at high altitudes. Match: IV-C.The correct matching is I-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C, which corresponds to option (A).