Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Assam produces nearly 80% of jute in India. 2. Jute grows vtell on loamy soil. 3. Hot and humid conditions are ideal for growing jute. 4. Jute is commonly cultivated with wheat in rotation. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Jute cultivation requires specific geo-climatic conditions. Statement 1 is incorrect because West Bengal, not Assam, is the leading producer, accounting for approximately three-fourth (75%) of India's total jute production [2]. Assam is the third-largest producer. Statement 2 is correct as jute thrives in well-drained fertile loamy or alluvial soils [3]. Statement 3 is correct because the crop requires a hot and humid climate with temperatures between 24°C and 35°C and high humidity for optimal growth. Statement 4 is incorrect; jute is a kharif crop typically grown in rotation with rice (paddy) or pulses in the humid eastern plains, rather than wheat, which is a rabi crop requiring drier conditions. Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are accurate regarding the cultivation requirements of the 'golden fibre'.

Sources

1. [2] https://jute.dac.gov.in/pdf/StatusPaper.pdf
2. [1] INDIA PEOPLE AND ECONOMY, TEXTBOOK IN GEOGRAPHY FOR CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Land Resources and Agriculture > Jute > p. 32
3. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Jute (Corchorus capsularis) > p. 50