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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List I | List II
I. Cotton | (A) Rainfall 1000-1500 mm; Temperature 40° - 60°C
II. Flax | (B) Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temperature 25° - 35°C
III. Sugarbeet | (C) Rainfall 600 - 800 mm; Temperature 5° - 18°C
IV. Jute | (D) Rainfall 500 - 1000 mm; Temperature 18° - 22°C
| (E) Rainfall 500 - 600 mm; Temperature 18°- 22°C
Explanation
The correct matching of crops with their ideal climatic conditions is as follows:
- Cotton (I - D): Thrives in semi-arid to sub-humid conditions. It requires moderate rainfall between 500-1000 mm and temperatures around 18°-22°C during the growing period.
- Flax (II - C): A temperate crop grown for fiber or oil. It prefers cool, moist climates with temperatures between 5°-18°C and rainfall of 600-800 mm.
- Sugarbeet (III - E): A temperate crop that requires moderate temperatures (18°-22°C) and relatively low rainfall (500-600 mm) to maintain sugar concentration.
- Jute (IV - B): A tropical crop requiring a hot and humid climate. It needs high temperatures (25°-35°C) and heavy rainfall (1500-2000 mm).
Condition (A) with temperatures of 40°-60°C is biologically unsuitable for the sustained growth of these agricultural crops.
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