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8(c)
With reference to the wheat crop answer the following questions:
Mention the climatic condition found suitable for the cultivation of this crop.
Topic: Wheat cultivation
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A cool growing season of about 10–20 °C with 50–80 cm of rain — helped by the light winter showers of the western disturbances — and warm, dry weather at harvest.
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