Question

Name the three varieties of cotton and mention one area where they are grown in India.

Answer 1

1. Long-Staple Cotton: This is the premium, highest-quality variety, with long, fine, and glossy fibers (usually 24 mm to more than 30 mm) used to manufacture high-end fabrics. It is highly grown in Punjab and Gujarat.
2. Medium-Staple Cotton: This is the most commonly farmed variety in India, providing a good balance of strength and fiber length (20 mm to 24 mm) for general textile production. A major growing region for this variety is the Deccan trap of Maharashtra.
3. Short-Staple Cotton: This inferior, coarser kind has short fibers (less than 20 mm) and is generally used to make rough, everyday fabrics such as denim or canvas. It is traditionally grown in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.