Q87. “The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost – free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” Which one of the following is that crop?
(a) Cotton
(b) Jute
(c) Sugarcane
(d) Tea
Answer: A
- Cotton grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan plateau. It is subtropical in nature. It requires high temperature, rainfall of 50-100 centimeters, or irrigation, 210 frost-free days, and bright sun-shines for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is desirable for its growth. It is a Kharif crop and requires six to eight months to mature. Major cotton-producing states are– Maharashtra, Gujarat Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
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