Assertion A Sugarcane grows well in the hot and humid climate Reason R Its yield per unit area is th...........

Indian Geography (Easy) Agriculture

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Assertion (A) : Sugarcane grows well in the hot and humid climate.

Reason (R) : Its yield per unit area is the highest in Punjab.

Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

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Explanation:

A is true but R is false.

In India, sugarcane is produced in both tropical and subtropical regions. There are three distinct geographical regions in which sugarcane is produced. These are: Satluj-Ganga plain from Punjab to Bihar containing 51% of the total area and 60% of the country’s total production. Sugarcane gets more or less ideal condition for its growth in the tropical regions. The plant needs long hours of sunshine, cool nights with clear skies. Due to this productivity of sugarcane is higher in Maharashtra and Gujarat in comparison to other areas.