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Which of the following crops requires the highest amount of rainfall among the given options?

ASugarcane

BRubber

CRice

DJute

Answer:

B. Rubber

Read Explanation:

  • Correct Answer :Option B) Rubber

  • Rubber: Requires 1500-2500 mm of annual rainfall, with well-distributed precipitation throughout the year. It thrives in humid tropical climates with no distinct dry season.

  • Sugarcane: Needs about 1000-1500 mm of rainfall annually, with most requirement during the growing season.

  • Rice: Requires 1000-2000 mm of rainfall, but this varies significantly based on the cultivation method (irrigated vs. rain-fed).

  • Jute: Needs approximately 1000-1250 mm of rainfall during its growing period of 4-6 months.

  • Rubber plantations are predominantly found in areas with high and consistent rainfall like Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu in India, as well as countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The crop is highly sensitive to water stress and requires continuous moisture for optimal latex production.


Related Questions:

The maximum area of land used for cultivation in India is used for the cultivation of:

Consider the following statements:

  1. Rubber cultivation in India is confined to Kerala and Karnataka.

  2. Rubber requires high temperature and over 200 cm rainfall

    Choose the correct statement(s)

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. 'Kuruwa’ is the name for shifting cultivation in Jharkhand.

  2. ‘Milpa’ and ‘Ladang’ are regional names for plantation agriculture.

  3. Jhumming is a name for shifting cultivation in the north-eastern states.

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