Multiple choice

Which one of the following crops requires a large amount of rainfall but no standing water?

  1. Groundnut

  2. Tea

  3. Jute

  4. Rice

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tea requires large amounts of rainfall (2000-2500mm annually) but needs well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water. Rice requires standing water, groundnut needs less water, and jute needs water but can tolerate some waterlogging.