Economic Geography : Agriculture

Q 13 / 27

UPSC CSE Prelims 2010

Consider the following statements:

  1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
  2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (d)

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Explanation

Statement 1: Chikmagalur, located in Karnataka, is widely recognized as a prominent coffee-producing region in India, often referred to as the 'Coffee Land of India'. It holds historical significance as the place where coffee cultivation was first introduced in the country. It is not primarily known for sugar production.

Statement 2: Mandya, also in Karnataka, is predominantly known for its extensive sugarcane cultivation and sugar mills. The region benefits from irrigation facilities, notably from the Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) dam, which supports sugarcane farming. It is not a significant coffee-producing area.

Incorrect Options

Options (a), (b), and (c) are incorrect because they assert the correctness of one or both of the given statements, which are factually inaccurate regarding the primary agricultural produce associated with Chikmagalur and Mandya.

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