Spreading varieties of groundnut are preferred in areas receiving late rains in the kharif season, because of the

A. Longer duration

B. High water requirement

C. Dormancy in seed

D. Bold seeded

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The spreading or trailing type of Groundnut includes Arachis hypogea subspecies procumbens, long duration of 110 - 120 days, late maturity, high yielding ability, and have dormancy of around 60% - 75%, and low percent of germination. Therefore, spreading varieties of groundnut are preferred in areas receiving late rains in the Kharif season, because of the Dormancy in the seed.