Consider the following statements: It is a Kharif crop. It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical crop. It needs hot and humid climate with an average temperature of 21°C to 27°C. Medium and heavy soils where irrigation facilities are available are ideal for its cultivation. Which of the above points are best suited to the crops mentioned below.

[A] Rice

[B] Sugarcane

[C] Jute

[D] Cotton

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement b is correct

Geographical Conditions of Growth:

It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical crop.
Sugarcane in North India is of the sub-tropical variety and has low sugar content. Also sugar factories have to remain shut in winter seasons in North India. Also, sugarcane juice begins to dry up because of the long dry season in north India.
Sugarcane in South India is of the tropical variety and high sugar content and high yield.
It grows well in hot and humid climate with a temperature of 21°C to 27°C and an annual rainfall of 75-100cm.
Medium and heavy soils where irrigation facilities are available are ideal for its cultivation.
It can be grown on a variety of soils and needs manual labour from the time of sowing to harvesting.
It is a long maturing crop planted between February and April. Harvesting begins in October and November.
It is a soil-exhausting crop and thus needs regular application of manure or fertilisers.

Source: Indian Express