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UPSC Prelims 2011 · Agriculture · Crops and Where They Grow
The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
- (a) Paddy and Cotton
- (b) Wheat and Jute
- (c) Paddy and Jute
- (d) Wheat and Cotton
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) Paddy and Jute
Paddy and jute both love heat, heavy rain and fresh alluvium — West Bengal leads in both.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Cotton needs a dry spell and black soil.
(b) Wheat needs cool winters; the delta is too warm and wet.
(d) Neither suits a hot humid delta.
The trap
None.
🔒 West Bengal: No. 1 rice and jute State.
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