GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Primary Activities2011

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?

A

Paddy and cotton

B

Wheat and Jute

C

Paddy and Jute

D

Wheat and cotton

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The Lower Gangetic Plain (primarily West Bengal and Bangladesh) is characterised by a humid climate with abundant rainfall and high temperatures throughout the year. 2. Paddy (rice) cultivation requires high temperatures, high humidity, and significant amounts of water, making it perfectly suitable for this region. 3. Jute cultivation also thrives in hot, humid climates with plenty of rainfall and requires fertile alluvial soil, which is characteristic of the Lower Gangetic Plain. This region is a major jute-producing area. 4. Wheat is primarily a rabi crop requiring cooler temperatures during its growing season, making it less suitable as a primary crop in a region with high temperatures throughout the year. 5. Cotton generally requires moderate rainfall and well-drained soil, and while grown in parts of India, it's not as ideally suited to the very high humidity and waterlogged conditions typical of the Lower Gangetic Plain compared to paddy and jute. 6. Therefore, the pair of crops most suitable for this region is Paddy and Jute.

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