Postponing of first irrigation to 40 - 45 days after sowing is always preferable for cotton crop to

A. Promote sympodial branching

B. Prevent excessive vegetative growth

C. Promote early flowering

D. Promote monopodial branches

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Postponing of first irrigation to 40 - 45 days after sowing is always preferable for the cotton crop to prevent excessive vegetative growth.
The water requirement of cotton is low during the first 60 - 70 days after sowing & highest during flowering and ball development.