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UPSC 2020 • Q87Agriculture & Allied SectorsEasy
Crop Geography & Agro-Climatic Requirements
The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop. Which one of the following is that crop?
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