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What is the ideal temperature for sugarcane cultivation?

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  1. $15^0C-20^0C$

  2. $20^0C-30^0C$

  3. $21^0C-27^0C$

  4. $25^0C-40^0C$

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Correct Option: C
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Sugarcane is a tropical as well as a subtropical crop. It grows well in hot and humid climate with a temperature of 21°C to 27°C and an annual rainfall between 75cm and 100cm.

The harvesting season of sugarcane extends from ____________.

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  1. January to March

  2. April to June

  3. June to September

  4. October-December

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Junne to September

In India harvesting of sugarcane is carried out at 10 to 18 months stage, depending upon the planting time and crop maturity. In sub-tropics, autumn crop is harvested at 15 month stage, whereas spring and summer (late-planted) crops at 10-12 months.

How much rainfall is needed for the growth of sugarcane?

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  1. 130 cm

  2. 140 cm

  3. 75 - 100 cm

  4. 150 cm

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sugarcane is a tropical plant, therefore, requires a year warm weather to reach maturity. The areas having temperature of 20° to 26°C and an average rainfall of 150 cm are suitable for its cultivation. In many areas water is partly supplemented by the canals.

The main planting season for sugarcane is ___________.

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  1. summer

  2. winter

  3. autumn

  4. spring

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Correct Option: C
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Autumn,

Depending upon the variety and sowing time it takes about 12 to 18 months to mature. In general January to march is the period of planting and December to March is the period of harvesting. In some states sugarcane is grown round the year. After harvest, generally a ratoon crop is cultivated from the regrowth. In some countries 2-6 ratoons are allowed.

White sugar, brown sugar, castor sugar, syrup and treacle are different types of ___________.

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  1. raw sugar

  2. refined sugar

  3. sugarcane

  4. Both a and b

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Correct Option: B
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Refined sugar,

Refined sugar comes from sugar cane or sugar beets, which are processed to extract the sugar. It is typically found as sucrose, which is the combination of glucose and fructose. We use white and brown sugars to sweeten cakes and cookies, coffee, cereal and even fruit.

Who introduced sugarcane production in Australia?

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  1. Germans

  2. Europeans

  3. Dutch

  4. French

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following conditions are required for the growth of sugarcane?

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  1. Rich alluvial or lava soil

  2. Plenty of labour during the harvest season

  3. Lots of sunshine towards the end of the growing season

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Temperature: The ideal temperature for the cultivation of sugarcane is 27°Celsius.
Rainfall: 100 cm to 175 cm rainfall is ideal for sugarcane production. In tropical and sub-tropical or regions sugarcane is grown abundantly due to the lengthening of the period of rainy season. Frost is injurious to sugarcane. It can be grown nicely on sea coast as salty wind is good for its fertility for the cultivation of the crop.
Soil: Loamy fertile soil mixed with salt and lime is good for sugarcane production.
Land: Plain land or gentle slope is ideal for sugarcane cultivation.

The cuttings of the sugarcane from which new sugarcane can be grown are called _____________.

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  1. bits

  2. setts

  3. twigs

  4. barks

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Setts,

Sugarcane is propagated primarily by the planting of cuttings. The sections of the stalk of immature cane used for planting are known as seed cane, or cane sets, and have two or more buds (eyes), usually three.

How much time is required for a sugarcane plant to be matured?

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  1. 5 months

  2. 7 months

  3. 9 months

  4. 14 months

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sugar cane grows for 12 to 16 months before being harvested between June and December each year. When harvested, the cane stands two to four metres high. Queensland's sugar cane is harvested by self-propelled harvesting machines.

What does the word Uluru means?

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  1. A place where sun sets

  2. A place where sunlight and moon light meets

  3. A place where the wind moans between dawn and dusk

  4. A place where they worship

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Correct Option: C