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Agriculture — II: Food Crops — Question 29

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Question 8(d)

In the state of West Bengal, three crops of rice are grown annually. It is the leading rice growing state of India and has favourable conditions for its growth. Write the climatic factors which favour its growth in the mentioned region of India.

Answer

The climatic factors that favour rice cultivation in West Bengal are:

  1. High Temperature – Rice needs a warm climate. West Bengal has temperatures between 20°C to 32°C during the growing season, which is ideal for rice.
  2. Heavy Rainfall – The state receives more than 150 cm of rainfall annually, mostly during the monsoon. This provides the water needed for rice, which grows well in flooded fields.
  3. High Humidity – The humid climate of West Bengal supports healthy growth of rice plants.
  4. Fertile Alluvial Soil – The soil in the plains of West Bengal is rich, clayey, and able to retain water, which is perfect for rice cultivation.