Question

Beera is a farmer. His field has black soil and the climate is warm. Which fibre yielding plant should he grow in his field?

• A. Jute
• B. Cotton
• C. Coconut
• D. Wool

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cotton

The correct option is B:
Explanation of correct option-

1. Cotton fibers are obtained from the cotton plants and the cotton crop is usually grown in places that have black soil and a warm climate.
2. In India, they are cultivated in Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Explanation of incorrect option-

Option A-

1. Jute is cultivated in loamy alluvial soil.
2. It is found in Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Bihar.
3. They are usually grown in warm and wet climates.

Option C-

1. Coconut is cultivated in sandy soil and high humidity climate.
2. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Goa, West Bengal, Pondicherry, Maharashtra, and Islands of Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar.

Option D-

1. Wool is a natural animal fiber that is obtained from sheep, goats, yak, and camels.
2. Some animals that live in cold places generally develop a thick coat of hair on their body from which the wool is extracted.

Final answer: Beera is a farmer. His field has black soil and the climate is warm. Cotton fiber yielding plant should he grow in his field.