Match List I with List II

LIST I		LIST II
A	Wheat	I. Primary grain crop used by 50% of the world’s population
B	Rice	II. Most important crop in the United States
C	Corn	III. Other important cereal crops
D	Barley, Oat	IV. Most important cereal crop in the world

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Explanation:
• Wheat (A) is the most important cereal crop in the world (IV) in terms of acreage and trade.
• Rice (B) is the primary staple grain crop for over 50% of the world’s population (I), particularly in Asia.
• Corn/Maize (C) is the most important crop in the United States (II), used for food, fuel, and feed.
• Barley and Oat (D) are classified as other important cereal crops (III) often used for livestock and specialized food products.

Information Booster:
• Maize has the highest genetic yield potential among all cereals, often referred to as the "Queen of Cereals."
• Wheat provides more protein to the human diet than any other food source.

Additional Knowledge:
• Rice (Oryza sativa) thrives in flooded conditions, whereas Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a cool-season crop.
• Barley is often used in the malting industry for beverage production.