Which one of the following is not a geographical requirement for cultivation of cotton ?
Temperature reaching 25°C or more in summer
Moderate to light rainfall
Medium loam soil with good drainage
A growing period of at least 100 frost free days
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Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2019
– A) Cotton needs high temperatures (21-30°C) during the growing period, especially warm sunny weather during boll ripening.
– B) Moderate rainfall (50-100 cm) is needed, preferably concentrated during the growing season. It can also be grown under irrigation in drier areas.
– C) Cotton grows well on a variety of soils, but well-drained medium loam soil and black cotton soil (Regur) are particularly suitable. Good drainage is essential as waterlogging is harmful.