UPSC Prelims 1999·GS1·geography·human and economic geography

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I I. Cotton A) Rainfall 1000-1500 mm; Temperature 40° - 60°C II. Flax B) Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temperature 25° - 35°C III. Sugar beet C) Rainfall 600 - 800 mm; Temperature 5° - 18°C IV. Jute D) Rainfall 500 - 1000 mm; Temperature 18° - 22°C E) Rainfall 500 - 600 mm; Temperature 18° - 22°C Codes:

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  1. AI-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
  2. BI-B, II-C, III-E, IV-D
  3. CI-D, II-E, III-B, IV-A
  4. DI-D, II-C, III-E, IV-BCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it accurately aligns the climatic requirements of each crop. Cotton (I-D) requires moderate rainfall between 500 to 1000 mm and warm temperatures around 18 to 22 degrees Celsius. It also needs at least 210 frost free days to grow effectively. Flax (II-C) is a cool climate crop. It thrives in lower temperatures between 5 and 18 degrees Celsius and needs moderate rainfall of 600 to 800 mm. Sugar beet (III-E) is a temperate crop that requires relatively low rainfall between 500 to 600 mm and moderate temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius. Jute (IV-B) is a tropical crop that demands high humidity. It requires heavy rainfall between 1500 to 2000 mm and high temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius to grow in swampy or alluvial soils.
geography: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I I. Cotton A) Rainf

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