Explanation:
Wheat was the primary beneficiary due to semi-dwarf HYV varieties from Mexico. Production surged from ~12 million tonnes in the mid-1960s to over 20 million by 1970. Rice followed later with IR-8 varieties. This focused on irrigated areas in the north.
Explanation:
Cumin (jeera) is a major spice produced in Rajasthan, especially in the Jodhpur and Barmer regions, where dry climate favors its cultivation.
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