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The winter rainfall in north-western India caused by western disturbances is most beneficial for the cultivation of:
- A. Wheat
- B. Rice
- C. Cotton
- D. Jute
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Answer: (A) Wheat
Western disturbances are cyclonic systems from the Mediterranean region that bring winter rainfall to Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring states, helping the rabi wheat crop. Rice, cotton and jute are kharif crops dependent on summer monsoon rains.
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