Geography
Rice grows best in …………… and …………… areas.
- warm, humid
- cold, dry
- hot, rainy
- hot, dry
Indian Agriculture Food Crops
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Answer
warm, humid
Reason — Rice is mainly a tropical crop, so it grows best in warm and humid areas, which provide the temperature and moisture it needs at the different phases of its growth.
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