Question

Oranges are produced in-
A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Although Orange trees are native to North-eastern India but they can be found all over the world, provided the optimum climate conditions and nutrient requirements. Sandy soil is required with an optimum rainfall of $40 - 45$ inches. The best yield can be obtained when the temperature of the region is around $55 - 100$ degree Fahrenheit.

Complete answer:
As per the survey conducted in$2019 - 2020$, the land that is used for the cultivation of orange in the country as a whole is $4.79$ lakh hectare.
Production of oranges is increasing every year, the statement given by The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar.

| $2017 - 18$ | $2018 - 19$ | $2019 - 2020$
---|---|---|---
All India Production| $51.01$ | $62.43$ | $63.97$

-The data above is the production of orange in Lakh tone.
-Orange is the type of plant which is climate-sensitive, i.e. it requires a specific temperature to grow.
-The best growth is observed in plants when grown in $55 - 100$ degrees Fahrenheit.
-During winters, they require $35 - 50$ degree Fahrenheit.
-The best yield of orange can be observed when plants receive $40 - 45$ inches of rainfall.
-Intense colour can be seen if they are grown in partially dry conditions but prolonged dry conditions can lead to poor yield.
-The soil requirement for orange is sandy soil, also known as a high hammock. The oil must not hold water for prolonged periods and must have quite a good drainage.
-Overly wet soil can lead to diseases in the plant (when more than $60$ inches of rainfall is received by the plant).
-These plants provide the best yield when they are constantly put under sunlight. Although, partial-shade provided to these plants can also give quite a good yield.
-Cultivation season for this plant is July to September. The blossoming in this plant is observed during the season of Monsoon and crops can be harvested during December. Fruits in December have a little sour taste but fruits available in January have a sweet taste.
-The requirements for growth of this plant can be met by states like- Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Haryana.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: In Maharashtra, Nagpur district is famous for the cultivation of this crop. Following Maharashtra are Madhya Pradesh and Assam in production of this crop. The main nutrient required for the growth of Orange is “Phosphorus”. Most of the farmers use Bone meal instead of using synthetic fertilizers to provide phosphorus to the crop. This juicy fruit is loved to be eaten all over the world, that it is now known to be cultivated the most all over the world.