Identify correct statements about cotton cultivation in India.
(A) India grows only short staple (Indian) cotton.
(B) Cotton is a tropical crop grown in Kharif season.
(C) Cotton requires clear sky during flowering stage.
(D) Its leading producers are Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C), (D) only
(A) India grows only short staple (Indian) cotton. False. India grows both short staple (Indian) cotton as well as long staple (American) cotton called ‘narma’ in north-western parts of the country.
(B) Cotton is a tropical crop grown in Kharif season. Correct. Cotton is a tropical crop grown in kharif season in semi-arid areas of the country.
(C) Cotton requires clear sky during flowering stage. Correct.
(D) Its leading producers are Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh. Correct.