ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 2 of 36

Agriculture in India — III : Cash Crops — Question 2

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Where in India does long staple cotton grow? What are its advantages?

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In India, the long staple cotton grows in Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The long staple cotton is used to make fine quality cotton cloth. It is stronger, softer and makes more durable fabric. Fabric made of long-staple cottons fray less, pill less, wrinkle less and even fade less.