Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
Answer:
(c)
Core Books/NCERT
The characteristics mentioned in the question, such as hot and humid climate, annual rainfall of 200 cm, hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 meters and an annual range of temperature between 15°C to 30°C, indicate that the area is suitable for the cultivation of crops that thrive in such conditions. Among the crops listed in the options, the one that is most likely to be found in such an area is pepper. Pepper is a tropical crop that grows well in hot and humid conditions, and requires a rainfall of around 200 cm per year. The crop can also be grown on slopes, and has a temperature range between 15°C to 40°C. On the other hand, cotton and Virginia tobacco require a relatively drier climate and are not suitable for the given area. Mustard can be grown in such a climate, but is not as commonly found as pepper.