Previous Year Question

Maize is one of the world's major food crops, but its dietary importance varies considerably across regions. In many African countries, maize is a major food directly consumed by people, commonly in the form of flour, porridge and thick traditional pastes.

According to FAO, maize is a major staple across large parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. In several African populations, maize-based foods provide a substantial share of daily dietary energy.

In contrast, Western Europe relies more heavily on animal products and other cereals, while South and South-East Asia generally depend more strongly on rice and wheat as staple cereals. Therefore, among the given options, Middle Africa is the most appropriate answer.