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Question
Cotton grows widely in Maharashtra.
Solution
Cotton plant needs 20 °C to 32 °C of temperature and at least 200 frost free days. 50-120 cm of rainfall well distributed during the period of growth. Abundant sunshine and no rain is required during ripening and picking period. Since Maharashtra has black soil and the climatic conditions so cotton grows well in Maharashtra.
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