Which of the following given conditions is/are not ideal for the growth of a good harvest of wheat?
1. It requires a rainfall of 75 to 100 cm.
2. In winters temperature should range between 10 to 15°C
3. Loamy and clay loam soil is required.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 3 only
Explanation Statement 1 is not correct: Wheat is a temperate crop that requires a cool climate with moderate rainfall. It shows excellent adaptability & can be grown in the tropics as well (yields are low in the tropics). It is a Rabi crop (winter crop – requires a cool and less moist climate). Wheat requires 50 to 75 centimeters of rainfall annually, spread evenly throughout its growing season.
Statement 2 is correct: The ideal temperature for growing wheat is between 10°C and 26°C. Wheat is a temperate crop that grows best in cool climates with moderate rainfall. The ideal temperature for wheat production in the winter is 10°C to 15°C. The ideal temperature for wheat production in the summer is 21°C to 26°C.
Statement 3 is correct: Wheat grows well in loamy and clay loam soils that are well-drained and have a moderate water-holding capacity.
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