UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 34
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?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: None of the region–crop pairs is a characteristic association. The listed regions are known for different agro-climatic products.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Incorrect - Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh is known for apples and temperate fruits, not areca nut.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Mewat is not a nationally recognised mango-production belt as claimed.
Pair 3: Incorrect - The Coromandel Coast is not a recognised major soybean belt; soybean is centred in central India.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 1, 2.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 3.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 1, 2, 3.
D: Correct - none of the given statements is correct.