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State the geographical conditions required for the cultivation of cotton and name two producing states.
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Answer
Cotton needs a high temperature of 21 to 30 °C, at least 210 frost-free days, light rainfall of 50 to 100 cm or irrigation, and bright sunshine when the bolls ripen. Black cotton soil suits it best. Gujarat and Maharashtra are major producers.
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Explanation
It is a kharif crop and needs a good deal of cheap labour for picking.
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