Mention the climatic conditions necessary to grow soya bean. State two uses of soya bean.

The climatic conditions necessary to grow soya bean are-

1. Temperature — Soyabean requires temperature in the range of 13°C to 24°C. Temperature above 13°C is necessary for the normal growth of Soyabean.
2. Rainfall — It grows in regions with 40 cm to 60 cm rainfall. The rainfall should be well distributed throughout the growing season.

Two uses of Soyabean are-

1. It is eaten as vegetable or made into soya sauce.
2. Due to its high protein content, it is consumed as soya milk or tofu (cheese) as a substitute for animal protein.