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ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 7 of 33

Agriculture — II: Food Crops — Question 11

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Question 3(c)

(i) Name two states that grow wheat extensively.

(ii) What climatic features have helped these states in this respect?

Answer

(i) Punjab and Uttar Pradesh grow wheat extensively.

(ii) Climatic features that have helped these states in this respect are-

  1. Cool and moist climate for sowing and warm, dry climate for ripening. Ideal temperature ranges from 10-15°C at the time of sowing and 20-25°C during harvesting.
  2. Annual rainfall of about 80 cm. Winter rain caused due to western disturbances are beneficial for the crop.