Question

What are the climatic conditions required for growing rice?

(a) Fertile clay soil, 70-200 cm rainfall, temperature 20°C-27°C

(b) Fertile soil, 50-75 cm rainfall, temperature 20°C-25°C

(c) Nitrogen-rich soil, 50-80 cm rainfall, temperature 25°C-30°C

(d) Sulfur-rich soil, 150-200 cm rainfall, temperature 15°C-20°C

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Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Fertile clay soil, 70-200 cm rainfall, temperature 20°C-27°C

Explanation: Rice being a Kharif crop requires a warm climate, fertile soil, 70-200 cm rainfall, the temperature of 20°C initially and 27°C at the time of harvesting. West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh are the leading producers of rice in India.