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During monsoon, the rice crop of eastern states of India show lesser yield due to limiting factor of

1. CO2
2. light
3. temperature
4. water

Correct answer: light

Solution

During monsoon, rice fields usually have plenty of water, so water is not the limiting factor. Heavy cloud cover reduces sunlight, and lower light intensity limits photosynthesis, which lowers yield.

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