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ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 31 of 36

Agriculture in India — III : Cash Crops — Question 31

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Question 31

Give the geographical conditions necessary for the growth of groundnuts. Name its leading producer.

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The geographical conditions necessary for the growth of groundnuts are:

  1. Well drained light sandy loams, red and black soils are well suited for its cultivation.
  2. It grows well with temperature ranging between 20° C to 25° C.
  3. Warm and dry weather is important at ripening stage.
  4. It needs a rainfall of 50 to 70 cm.

Gujarat is the leading producer of Groundnut in India.