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Question
Give three reasons for the high Jute production in India and Bangladesh.
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Solution
- Jute requires a hot and humid climate with a temperature between 24°C and 35° C, rainfall over 150 cm.
- The relative humidity should be nearly 90%.
- Well-drained alluvial soil, which is frequently renewed by foods are best suited for the cultivation of jute. Since India and Bangladesh provide these ideal conditions, jute is best grown in these regions.
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