Question

Contrast the geographical requirements for rice and wheat cultivation.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Basis	Rice Cultivation	Wheat Cultivation
1.	Crop Season	It is primarily a Kharif (summer monsoon) crop.	It is primarily a Rabi (winter) crop.
2.	Temperature	Requires high temperatures ranging from 24°C to 32°C throughout its growing period.	Requires cool temperatures (10°C to 15°C) during growth and warmer temperatures (21°C to 26°C) at maturity.
3.	Rainfall	Requires heavy rainfall ranging between 150 cm and 300 cm.	Requires moderate rainfall ranging between 50 cm and 100 cm.
4.	Soil Type	Thrives best in heavy, water-retentive clayey loams and deep alluvial soils.	Thrives best in well-drained, fertile loamy and clay-loam soils.