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Q69 (IAS/1994) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Indian climatic regions Answer Verified

The ideal climatic conditions for the cultivation of rice are

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Rice is a tropical, water‑loving crop that requires abundant, well‑distributed rainfall and warm temperatures. Textbook data indicate optimum annual rainfall of about 100–150 cm for rice cultivation and typical temperature ranges conducive to growth lie between roughly 20°–35°C (with many sources citing favourable temperatures above about 25°C for good yields). Thus the combination “rainfall above 100 cm, temperature above 25°C” best matches the crop’s ideal climatic needs and aligns with standard agronomic ranges reported in these references [2].

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  1. [1] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Tobacco > p. 55
  2. [2] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Environmental Requirements > p. 15
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