Question

In the state of West Bengal, three crops of rice are grown annually. It is the leading rice growing state of India and has favourable conditions for its growth. Write the climatic factors which favour its growth in the mentioned region of India.

Answer 1

The climatic factors that favour rice growth in West Bengal, where three crops of rice are grown annually (Aus, Aman, Boro), include:

• Temperature: Ideal temperature ranges from 16°C to 32°C during different growing stages.
• Rainfall: Heavy rainfall between 150 cm to 300 cm is favourable for rice cultivation.
• Soil: Clayey or loamy soils, common in the region, are suitable for rice growth.

These favourable warm and wet climatic conditions along with suitable soil types make West Bengal the leading rice growing state in India, supporting multiple rice crops annually.