Question

name most important staple crop of india. state its temperature and rainfall requirements and mention any two areas of major production

Answer 1

Rice is the most important staple crop in India. It is a tropical plant. It requires hightemperature and high humidity for its successful growth. The mean monthly temperature ofabout 25°C, with minor variations during, sowing, growing and harvesting seasons, is idealfor its cultivation. It grows well in areas of 100 cm of rainfall. In the areas of less rainfall, itis grown with the help of irrigation. The most important rice producing areas are Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, AndhraPradesh and Tamil Nadu .

Answer 2

Rice is the most staple crop of INDIA. Rice grows in a hot and moist climate. temperature is needed to be 16 degree Celsius to 27 degree Celsius. two areas of major production are west bengal and Uttar Pradesh