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Why is wheat not cultivated extensively in West Bengal and the extreme southern states of India?
Topic: Wheat cultivation
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Wheat needs a cool, moist growing season followed by dry, sunny weather; West Bengal and the far south have winters that are too warm and air that is too humid for the crop.
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