Agro-climate suitability: The most ideal Indian region for cotton cultivation. Focus on climate and soil: high temperature, moderate rainfall, and black cotton (regur) soils. Choose the correct region.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Deccan Plateau with black cotton soils (Maharashtra–Gujarat)
Explanation
Concept
- Cotton needs warm temperatures, 50–100 cm rainfall/irrigation, and deep black soils (regur).
- These conditions are classic in the Deccan Plateau (Maharashtra, Gujarat, parts of MP/AP).
Final AnswerDeccan Plateau with black cotton soils (Maharashtra–Gujarat).