Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2011 GS-1 World Geography
Question

In which of the following group of countries maize is used as staple food ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Middle Africa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Middle Africa”.
Maize, also known as corn, is a staple food in Middle Africa and some Asian countries.

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