compare the geographical requirements of rice and wheat
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WHEAT
1. It requires temperate climate for growth.
2. Temperature required is 15 to 20 degree Celcius.
3. Moderate Rainfall of about 25-75 cm required.
4. Loamy and clayey soil preferred.
5. States where it is produced: Uttar Pradesh (highest producer), Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttarakhand.
RICE
1. Grows in warm, humid environment where a lot of water and moisture is present
2. Adequate temperature is between 20 to 30 degree Celcius.
3. Rainfall should be nearly 100 cm and should be well distributed
4. Soil with high clay content is required as such soils can retain moisture for long
5. Rice is produced in West Bengal (highest producer), Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Haryana.