The following are the characteristics of an area in India:
- Hot and humid climate
- Annual rainfall of 200 cm
- Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
- 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?
- Mustard
- Cotton
- Pepper
- Virginia tobacco
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Pepper requires a hot and humid climate with high rainfall, usually above 150 centimetres annually. It grows well on hill slopes up to about 1000 to 1200 metres, especially in the Western Ghats region. The temperature range of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius is ideal for pepper cultivation.
- Thrives in well-drained, deep loamy soils rich in organic matter (humus). It also grows in red laterite, red loam, and sandy loam soils. Prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5.
