Match the following columns:
| Column I (Crop) | Column II (Centre of origin) |
| a. Barley | 1. South America |
| b. Potato | 2. Abssynia |
| c. Chick-pea | 3. China |
| d. Soybean | 4. Mediterranean |
A. a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
B. a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
C. a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
D. a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
a. Barley originated from Abyssinia.Abyssinia is believed as the centre of origin for barley by one group and south East Asia (China, Tibet, Nepal) by another group.
b. Potato originated from South America.
The humble potato was domesticated in the South American Andes some 8,000 years ago and was only brought to Europe in the mid-1500s, from where it spread west and northwards, back to the Americas.
c. Chick Pea originated from the Mediterranean region.
Chickpeas then spread to the Mediterranean region around 6000 BC, and India around 3000 BC.
d. Soy Bean originated in China.
The origin of soybean cultivation remains scientifically debated. The closest living relative of the soybean is Glycine soja, a legume native to central China.
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