Economic Geography : Agriculture

Q 25 / 27

UPSC CSE Prelims 1996

Consider the map given below:

A map of india with black text

The places marked A, B, C, and D in the map are respectively known for the cultivation of:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (b):

The map indicates the following agricultural specializations:

  • A (Gujarat): This region is a major producer of groundnut, benefiting from its suitable soil and climatic conditions.
  • B (Western Maharashtra): This area is known for extensive sugarcane cultivation, supported by irrigation facilities and fertile alluvial soils.
  • C (Southern Odisha and Northern Andhra Pradesh): These regions are conducive to the cultivation of ragi (finger millet), a hardy, drought-resistant crop.
  • D (Andhra Pradesh): This state is a significant producer of tobacco, particularly in districts such as Guntur and Prakasam.

Incorrect Options:

  • Option (a) is incorrect because ragi is not the primary crop for location A (Gujarat), which is known for groundnut.
  • Option (c) is incorrect as ragi is not the dominant crop in Gujarat (location A); groundnut is.
  • Option (d) is incorrect because ragi is not the main crop for location A (Gujarat), and sugarcane is not primarily cultivated in location C (Southern Odisha and Northern Andhra Pradesh).