INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hint: Cotton is a kharif crop that requires a high temperature, moderate rainfall or irrigation, and 210 days without freezing frost to mature. We like to use fertiliser or plants in sandy soil that is extremely rich. Cotton is vulnerable to both chilly temperatures and too much moisture in the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -210 frost free days are required for the growth of cotton.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cotton crops requires 200 frost free days during growing period. The temperature should not be less than 20 degree celsius.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cotton is a tropical or sub-tropical crop grown in semi-arid areas of the country (mainly in the Deccan Plateau). Hard-frost is injurious to cotton cultivation and it requires at least 210 frost-free days. Only light-rainfall (50 to 100 centimetres) is preferred.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Cotton. Cotton is grown on a variety of soils across the world. Deep fertile soil with adequate humus and high water holding capacity and good internal drainage is best suited for growing cotton. Cotton can be grown in places wherever at least 180-200 frost-free days are available.