Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for a good cultivation of wheat?
- AModerate temperature and moderate rainfallCorrect
- BHigh temperature and heavy rainfall
- CHigh temperature and moderate rainfall
- DLow temperature and low rainfall
Explanation
Wheat is a rabi crop that requires a cool growing season and bright sunshine at the time of ripening. For ideal growth, it needs a moderate temperature ranging between 10 to 15 degrees Celsius during sowing and around 21 to 26 degrees Celsius during harvesting. In terms of moisture, it requires a moderate amount of rainfall, generally between 50 to 75 centimeters, distributed evenly during the growing season. High temperatures or heavy rainfall can damage the crop, while very low rainfall is insufficient for its development. Therefore, moderate temperature and moderate rainfall are the necessary conditions.
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