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Q138. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region ?

The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region ?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Paddy and Jute

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The Lower Gangetic plain (comprising West Bengal and deltaic regions) experiences high temperatures, high humidity, and heavy rainfall.

  • Paddy (Rice) thrives in alluvial deltaic soils with high moisture and high temperatures (>25°C).
  • Jute (the golden fiber) requires hot and humid climatic conditions (temperatures between 24°C–38°C and >150 cm rainfall). Therefore, Paddy and Jute form the dominant and most suitable crop combination for this agro-climatic zone. Wheat requires cooler winter conditions, while cotton requires moderate rainfall and black/loamy soil with dry harvest conditions.
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Lower Gangetic plain corresponds to West Bengal/Bengal delta, which is the heartland of rice and jute cultivation.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q138)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Climatology & Atmosphere
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Paddy and Jute

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q138

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 138 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Geography (Climatology & Atmosphere) question is Option (C): "Paddy and Jute". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Climatology & Atmosphere". You can explore all repeated questions from Climatology & Atmosphere in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Climatology & Atmosphere UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Lower Gangetic plain corresponds to West Bengal/Bengal delta, which is the heartland of rice and jute cultivation.

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