Which of the statements given below is are correct in regard to Jute considered as the golden fibre ...........

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Which of the statements given below is/are correct in regard to Jute, considered as

the golden fibre of India?

1. The crop cannot be grown in both moisture stress and water stagnating condition.

2. Warm, humid weather and acidic soil result in good yeild.

3. Jute grows well on the new alluvial soils having higher silt content.

4. Jute is predominantly grown as a rainfed crop.

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1,2&4 only

2,3&4 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Jute requires a warm and humid climate and can be grown within a temperature range of 24 to 37oC and a relative humidity of 57 to 97%. Jute crop thrives well with alternate rains and sunshine. The crop can grown in both moisture stress and water stagnating condition.The amount of rainfall and its distribution have marked effects on the growth of crop and ultimately yield of fibre. In the ideal situation, 120-150 mm pre monsoon rain followed by a
dry period of 30-40 days and 1200 to 1500 mm of precipitation over last 75-80 days is considered to be the most ambient condition for growth of jute crop.Jute grows well on the new alluvial soils having higher silt content but can also grow on various other types of soil. In India, it is grown in mainly colluviums, red and lateritic, calcareous soils. Acidic to neutral soils are suitable for jute cultivation. Jute cultivation is mainly concentrated in the eastern and north eastern India.