Question

Double cropping in dryland is practiced in areas having

A 600 mm rainfall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B <850 mm rainfall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C <500 mm rainfall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D >850 mm rainfall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Double cropping is the cultivation of 2 crops in a calendar year. In Rainfed areas, double cropping can only be possible when there is ample moisture available to the crop. So it can only be taken up in areas having >850 mm rainfall with soil moisture storage capacity of 200 mm/m depth.

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