"The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free…

"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?
  1. Cotton
  2. Jute
  3. Sugarcane
  4. Tea

Solution

These conditions — sub-tropical, frost-free 210 days, 50-100 cm rainfall, light well-drained soil — describe cotton cultivation. Answer: (a).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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