Multiple choice

The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?

  1. Paddy and cotton

  2. Wheat and Jute

  3. Paddy and Jute

  4. Wheat and Cotton

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rice is grown almost throughout the year in hot and humid region of eastern and southern part of India. But in the northern and hilly parts of the country, only summer crop is grown.  Jute is also crop of hot and humid climate. Next to cotton, jute is the second important fibre crop of India.