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Question

Consider the following statements with reference to cotton crops:

1. Cotton is mostly a Kharif crop.
2. Cotton crop requires moderate amounts of rainfall varying between 50-75 cm annually.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Both 1 and 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Only 2

Answer:

Option A: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.

Cotton is primarily grown as a Kharif crop in India, sown during the monsoon season (June-July) and harvested in October-November. Cotton requires moderate rainfall for optimal growth, generally around 50-75 cm annually.

Major cotton-growing states include: Gujarat > Maharashtra > Telangana > Rajasthan > Karnataka.