Q. Consider the following:
1.It requires a cold climate.
2.The ideal growth temperature falls within the range of 18-30°C.
3.It is grown in well-drained loam soils with a neutral pH.
4.It can withstand light frost but are sensitive to extreme heat.
Which one of the following crops requires the above climatic conditions?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation – Lentils generally require a cool to temperate climate, have an ideal growth temperature range of 18-30°C, are grown in well-drained loam soils with a neutral pH, and can withstand light frost but are sensitive to extreme heat. Lentils are small, lens-shaped seeds that come in various colors, with red and green being popular varieties in India. Lentil is also called Masur and Malka (bold seeded).
India is anticipated to lead global lentil (masoor) production in 2023-24, due to increased cultivation. Although India ranks as the second-largest lentil producer, it has predominantly imported from Australia, Canada, Russia, Singapore, and Turkey until now.
Source: Forum IAS
