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UPSC 2011: 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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) Paddy and jute
The lower Gangetic plain has a hot, humid climate with heavy monsoonal rainfall, ideal for water-intensive paddy and for jute, which requires high humidity and fertile alluvial soils. Wheat and cotton prefer cooler or semi-arid conditions, making them less suitable for this region.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2011, GS Paper 1, as Question 93. It falls under Geography > Indian Agriculture & Land Use.
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