The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region? [2011]

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

Paddy and cotton
Wheat and Jute
Paddy and Jute
Wheat and cotton

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

The Lower Gangetic Plain, located in the Ganga–Brahmaputra delta region, experiences a humid climate with high temperatures and heavy rainfall (around 1700 mm or more). The region frequently experiences flooding, and the rivers deposit fertile alluvial silt, making the soil extremely productive.
These conditions are highly suitable for paddy cultivation, as rice requires abundant water, warm temperatures, and fertile alluvial soil. The region is also ideal for jute cultivation. Jute grows best in warm, humid climates with heavy rainfall and fertile alluvial soils. The annual deposition of fresh silt by floods in the delta region further enriches the soil, creating ideal conditions for producing high-quality jute.

Infographic about jute detailing its uses, major producing states in India, rainfall and temperature requirements, soil type, and largest producers globally. It highlights potential climate impacts such as soil health improvement, low resource needs, biodegradability, carbon sequestration, and climate adaptability.