Question

Which are two step food crops of india compare and constrast the climatic and soil requirment of the two ?

Answer 1

Rice & wheat are two staple food crops of India.

Rice:
it requires an average temperature of 25°C with minor variations during the showing, growing and the harvesting seasons.

It requires rainfall above 100 cm.
It requires a loamy and alluvial soil.

Wheat:
It requires a different climate during the showing & harvesting season. Low temperature during the period of showing, but high temperature during the harvesting period. An average of 21°C should be maintained.

Rainfall of 50-75 cm is sufficient.

Loamy, dumat and black soil is required.