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: Approach by climate type:
We can solve this by asking which climate zone mango belongs to. Mango is a tropical fruit, so the answer should be the warmest range among the four choices.

Step 2: Rank the four ranges.
The four ranges in increasing order of warmth are: 5 to 10, 10 to 15, 15 to 20 and 24 to 30 degrees Celsius. A tropical crop must fit the top of this list.

Step 3: Rule out the two coldest ranges.
The 5 to 10 and 10 to 15 degree ranges are close to winter conditions in the hills. A mango tree suffers chilling injury there and its leaves and shoots are harmed. Options 1 and 2 are out.

Step 4: Rule out the 15 to 20 range.
This range is cool-temperate. Crops like apple, plum and peach prefer it. Mango does not set fruit well when nights stay this cool, so option 3 is out.

Step 5: Confirm the warm range.
At 24 to 30 degrees Celsius mango makes active growth, flowers well in the dry weather before the hot season and ripens fruit sweet. This matches standard crop guides, so option 4 stays.

Final Answer:
Mango suits a warm tropical climate, so the answer is option 4. \[ \boxed{\text{24 to 30}^{\circ}\text{C (Option 4)}} \]