State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

UPPCS · Question 36

Consider the following statements with reference to cotton crops: 1. Cotton is mostly a Kharif crop. 2. Cotton crop requires moderate amounts of rainfall varying between 50-75 cm annually. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Only 2
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Answer: (A) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Cotton is sown in the kharif season and grows best with 50-75 cm (up to ~100 cm) rainfall, high temperature and frost-free days.