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UPSC Prelims 1994 · Agriculture · Crops and Where They Grow
The ideal climatic conditions for the cultivation of rubber are
- (a) Rainfall above 100 cm, temperature above 25°C
- (b) Cool and moist climate for the entire crop period
- (c) Rainfall below 100 cm, temperature below 25°C
- (d) Warm and dry climate during the entire crop period
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) Rainfall above 100 cm, temperature above 25°C
Rubber needs over 200 cm (at least 100 cm+) of well-spread rain and temperatures above 25 °C — equatorial conditions.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Cool conditions stunt rubber.
(c) Too dry and cool.
(d) Rubber can’t survive a dry climate.
The trap
None.
🔒 Rubber: Kerala (~70%+), hot-humid, 200 cm+ rain. Top producer world: Thailand.
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