Question

The ideal temperature for mango cultivation is .

• A. 5 to 10\(^{\circ}\)C
• B. 10 to 15\(^{\circ}\)C
• C. 15 to 20\(^{\circ}\)C
• D. 24 to 30\(^{\circ}\)C

Hint:

Mango is a tropical fruit tree. Pick the warmest range.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Mango is a tropical to sub-tropical fruit tree. Its growth, flowering and fruit set depend a lot on temperature. The question asks for the temperature range that suits the crop best.

Step 2: Recall the crop needs.
Mango grows well where days are warm and there is no hard frost. The best vegetative growth and fruit development happen at a warm temperature of about 24 to 30 degrees Celsius. Flowering needs a dry, fairly warm spell, and frost at that time can destroy the flowers.

Step 3: Check option 1 (5 to 10\(^{\circ}\)C).
This is a cold range. Mango is injured by frost and by long spells of low temperature, so growth almost stops here. So option 1 is wrong.

Step 4: Check option 2 (10 to 15\(^{\circ}\)C).
This is still too cool. Young mango plants are damaged and flower buds do not develop properly at such temperatures. So option 2 is wrong.

Step 5: Check option 3 (15 to 20\(^{\circ}\)C).
This is a mild range that suits temperate fruits such as apple or pear better. Mango grows slowly here and gives poor fruit set. So option 3 is wrong.

Step 6: Check option 4 (24 to 30\(^{\circ}\)C).
This is the warm range that mango likes for good growth, flowering and fruit development. So option 4 is correct.

Final Answer:
The ideal temperature for mango is 24 to 30 degrees Celsius, which is option 4. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 4: 24 to 30}^{\circ}\text{C}} \]