The lower plains of Ganga provide ideal conditions for which crop?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Jute.

Lower Gangetic Plains:

• This region holds about 8% of the total basin area and is completely contained in the 15 districts of West Bengal.
• The soils are mostly alluvial and are prone to floods.
• The region is rich in water and soil resources and has a low productivity level and high population pressure beyond carrying capacity.
• The region mainly has a rice-based cropping system with Hilsa fish culture and buffalo, Black Bengal goat, and Garol sheep are reared.
• The northern part of this plain has been formed by the sediment deposited by the Tista, Jaldhaka, and Torsa rivers.
• It is characterised by a humid climate with high temperatures throughout the year.
• River basins or alluvial or loamy soils are best for jute cultivation.
• Almost 85% of the world’s jute cultivation is concentrated in the Ganges Delta.

Additional Information:

• Tobacco: Requires sandy loam soil and a warm climate; grown in states like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.
• Oilseed: Thrives in drier areas with sandy or loamy soil; prominent in states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
• Wheat: Requires a cool growing season and fertile alluvial soil; majorly grown in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.