Question

Which of the following conditions are required for the growth of sugarcane?

• A. Rich alluvial or lava soil
• B. Plenty of labour during the harvest season
• C. Lots of sunshine towards the end of the growing season
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Temperature: The ideal temperature for the cultivation of sugarcane is 27°Celsius.

Rainfall: 100 cm to 175 cm rainfall is ideal for sugarcane production. In tropical and sub-tropical or regions sugarcane is grown abundantly due to the lengthening of the period of rainy season. Frost is injurious to sugarcane. It can be grown nicely on sea coast as salty wind is good for its fertility for the cultivation of the crop.

Soil: Loamy fertile soil mixed with salt and lime is good for sugarcane production.

Land: Plain land or gentle slope is ideal for sugarcane cultivation.