Consider the following pairs:
| Region | Well-known for the production of | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kinnaur | : | Areca nut |
| 2. | Mewat | : | Mango |
| 3. | Coromandel | : | Soya bean |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Smart Elimination
Look at the first clue: the region. Think about its geography and climate.
• Kinnaur → located in Himachal Pradesh, cold and hilly. Areca nut requires tropical, humid climate → eliminate.
• Mewat → in Haryana/Rajasthan region, arid/semi-arid. Mango requires tropical/subtropical climate → eliminate.
• Coromandel → coastal region of Tamil Nadu/Andhra Pradesh, known for rice, not soya bean. Soya bean grows in central/northern India → eliminate.
Potential Trap
Mismatch: Crops are paired with regions where they are not the primary produce.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: DThe correct answer is Option D.
Pair 1 is Incorrect: Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) is famous for Apples. Areca nut is a tropical crop grown in Karnataka, Kerala, Assam (humid areas).
Pair 2 is Incorrect: Mewat (Haryana) is semi-arid. It is not famous for Mangoes. Mangoes are famous in Malihabad (UP), Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), etc.
Pair 3 is Incorrect: Coromandel (Tamil Nadu/Andhra Coast) grows Rice, Groundnut. Soya bean is the major crop of Madhya Pradesh (Central India/Malwa Plateau).
Value Addition
- Soya State: Madhya Pradesh is often called the 'Soya State' of India.
- Areca Nut: India is the largest producer.
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