🌍 GeographyUPSC 1997Soil

Consider the map given below : The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively known for the cultivation of :

agroundnut, ragi, tobacco and sugarcane
bgroundnut, sugarcane, ragi and tobacco
cragi, sugarcane, groundnut and tobacco
dragi, groundnut, sugarcane and tobacco
✓ Correct answer: b) groundnut, sugarcane, ragi and tobacco
ExplanationA refers to Gujarat where groundnut is a major crop and currently the largest producer of it.B refers to western part of Maharashtra which is known for sugarcane cultivation .Maharashtra is ranked second in sugarcane production after Uttar Pradesh.C refers to the This may not be true anymore, since almost 68% Ragi is grown in KarnatakaD refers to Andhra Pradesh and tobacco is cultivated in this area.Currently Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of tobacco.Groundnut : Groundnut is primarily cultivated in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.It thrives best in well-drained sandy loam soil and a warm climate.India is the second-largest producer of groundnuts globally after China, contributing significantly to oilseed production.Ragi (Finger Millet) : Ragi is mainly grown in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.It grows well in red loamy soil and requires a semi-arid climate.Karnataka is the largest producer of ragi in India, making it a staple crop for the region.At the global level, India is the

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