Wheat cultivation conditions — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1996
Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for good cultivation of wheat?
- Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall
- High temperature and heavy rainfall
- High temperature and moderate rainfall
- Low temperature and low rainfall
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- Wheat is a temperate crop that thrives in a moderately cool climate with moderate rainfall. Although it can adapt to tropical conditions, yields in the tropics are comparatively low. It is primarily a Rabi (winter) crop, requiring a cool and relatively dry climate during its growing season. About 75 cm of well-distributed annual rainfall is considered ideal for wheat cultivation.
Answer: (a) Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall
