“The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-frep davs 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?

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Correct Answer: Cotton. This question was simple to moderate in nature and could also be solved by elimination method. Clearly, option A (cotton crop) requires all the mentioned agro-climatic conditions Ideal conditions for the cotton plant are: · Sub tropical and tropical climate · Long vegetation periods (175 to 225 days) without frost. · Constant temperatures between 18 and 30°. · Ample sunshine and fairly dry conditions. · A minimum of 500 mm of water between germination and boll formation. · Well-drained soils with a good nutrient content.

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