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Consider the following pairs: 1. Kinnaur: Areca nut 2. Mewat: Mango 3. Coromandel: Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
Arecanut cultivation in India is primarily confined to Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, Maharashtra, West Bengal and parts of Tripura[1], making the Kinnaur-Areca nut pairing incorrect since Kinnaur is a cold, high-altitude region in Himachal Pradesh unsuitable for this tropical crop. Arecanut cultivation is mostly confined to 28Âș north and south of the equator[2], further supporting that Kinnaur's latitude and climate are incompatible with areca nut production.
The Mewat region (now Nuh district in Haryana) is not particularly known for mango cultivation as a distinctive regional specialty, making this pairing also incorrect.
Soybean cultivation regions are outside the Coromandel Coast[3], as soybean is predominantly grown in central India (Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan) rather than the southeastern coastal region.
Since all three regional pairings with their respective crops are incorrectly matched, the answer is **None** (Option D).
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Guest previewThis question is a classic 'Climatic Mismatch' test disguised as a factual query. You aren't expected to memorize every crop of every district; rather, you must detect that a tropical palm (Areca) cannot survive in a temperate heavy-snow zone (Kinnaur), and a Central Indian rainfed crop (Soybean) is not the primary feature of a coastal rice belt (Coromandel).
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Web source
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"Kinnaur (Himachal): Arecanut is Wrong because * In India it is grown in Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, Maharashtra, West Bengal and parts of Tripura."
Why this source?
- Directly addresses the Kinnaurâarecanut pairing and labels it incorrect.
- States arecanut in India is grown in specific states (Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, Maharashtra, West Bengal, parts of Tripura), excluding Himachal/Kinnaur.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"The cultivation of arecanut is mostly confined to 28Âș north and south of the equator."
Why this source?
- Gives the climatic limits for arecanut cultivation (mostly confined to 28Âș north and south of the equator).
- Implied that regions far north like Kinnaur (Himachal) lie outside the suitable climatic zone for commercial arecanut cultivation.
- Directly addresses the Kinnaurâarecanut pairing and labels it incorrect.
- States arecanut in India is grown in specific states (Karnataka, Kerala, Assam, Maharashtra, West Bengal, parts of Tripura), excluding Himachal/Kinnaur.
- Gives the climatic limits for arecanut cultivation (mostly confined to 28Âș north and south of the equator).
- Implied that regions far north like Kinnaur (Himachal) lie outside the suitable climatic zone for commercial arecanut cultivation.
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Arecanut (Areca catechu) > p. 50
Strength: 5/5
âArecanut or betel nut or supari (Areca catechu) is chewed both as new nut and after processing. While ripe arecanut is favoured in Assam, Kerala, and Northern parts of West Bengal, Chali is more popular in western and northern parts of India. Processed green nut kalipak is the choice of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Owing to the medicinal properties, it is used in treating leucoderma, cough, fts, worms, anaemia and obesity. Arecanut is of utmost importance in many religious ceremonies. Tannins in arecanut are being used for dyeing clothes, ropes and for tanning leather. Plastic, hard boards and craft paper of satisfactory strength can be made from its husk.â
Why relevant
Lists the Indian regions where arecanut is favoured (Assam, Kerala, N. West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu), implying it is mainly grown in warm, humid parts of India rather than cold high-altitude areas.
How to extend
A student could compare Kinnaur's climate/altitude on a map or climate table with the climates of the named arecanut regions to judge plausibility of commercial cultivation there.
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Cashew-nut (Anacardium occidentale) > p. 49
Strength: 4/5
âCashew is cultivated widely throughout the tropics for its kernels. In India, it is grown in the west coast, east coast and a few plain areas of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Te highest productivity is recorded in Maharashtra with 1.5 tonnes per hectare. Cashew tolerates wide range of geo-climatic conditions. Te plantation of cashew is restricted to altitude below 700 m where the temperature does not fall below 20°C for prolonged periods. However, the best production is recorded upto the altitude of 400 m with at least 9 hour sunlight/day from December to May.â
Why relevant
Explains that cashew cultivation is restricted to low altitudes (below 700 m, best up to 400 m) because of temperature requirements, illustrating that some nut crops have clear altitude/temperature limits.
How to extend
Use this pattern (crop-specific altitude/temperature limits) and Kinnaur's elevation data to infer whether a tropical nut like arecanut could be viable there.
Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 12: Major Crops and Cropping Patterns in India > Almond (Amygdalus communis) > p. 63
Strength: 4/5
âAlmond, an important temperate nut fruit of the country, is mostly grown in Jammu and Kashmir, and Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh). Most of the existing orchards in Jammu and Kashmir are seedling origin and attain giant size which makes orchard management difcult. Te vegetatively propagated plants start bearing only after 3-4 years. Damage to blossom due to early spring frosts is a major constraint. With identifcation of mid and late blooming types and introduction of late blooming varieties, this problem is likely to be overcome. However, the productivity and quality can be improved by proper irrigation, pruning and cultural practices. Te site for almond cultivation should have proper soil and air drainage.â
Why relevant
Identifies Kinnaur as a district growing temperate nuts (almond), indicating Kinnaur's agricultural profile is temperate rather than tropical.
How to extend
Combine this with knowledge that arecanut is grown in tropical/warm regions to suspect arecanut is unlikely as a commercial crop in Kinnaur.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 2: Physiography > 2. The Himachal Himalaya > p. 15
Strength: 3/5
âStretching over Himachal Pradesh, it occupies an area of about 45,000 sq km. All the three ranges (the Greater, the Lesser, and the Outer Himalaya) are well represented in this region. The northern slopes of the Himachal Himalaya are clothed with thick forests and show plains and lakes, while the southern slopes are rugged and forest clad. Rohtang, Bara-Lacha, and Shipki-La are the important passes which join Himachal Pradesh with Tibet (China). The beautiful and highly productive valleys of Kangra, Kullu, Manali, Lahul, and Spiti lie in Himachal Pradesh. These valleys are well known for orchards and scenic beauty. Shimla, Dalhousie, Chamba, Dharamshala, Kullu-Manali are the important hill stations of this region.â
Why relevant
Describes Himachal's physiography and names highly productive valleys (Kangra, Kullu, Manali) known for orchards, suggesting agricultural zones vary sharply with topography and some valleys are especially suited to temperate orchards.
How to extend
Compare Kinnaur's topography/location within Himachal to those valleys and to arecanut-growing regions to assess climatic suitability for arecanut cultivation.
Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 5: Natural Vegetation and National Parks > 11. Katha > p. 28
Strength: 2/5
âKatha is extracted from the inner wood of 'khair tree' which is largely grown in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Bihar. Its important factories are at Bareilly (U.P.) and Shivpuri (M.P.).â
Why relevant
Notes that certain tree products (katha) are grown in Himachal, showing some lower-elevation commercial tree crops occur in the state, so presence of tree crops alone doesn't prove arecanut is or isn't grown.
How to extend
Use this as a caution: verify Kinnaur's local elevation/temperature ranges before concluding arecanut cannot be grown, rather than assuming all Himachal districts are unsuitable.
Lists the Indian regions where arecanut is favoured (Assam, Kerala, N. West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu), implying it is mainly grown in warm, humid parts of India rather than cold high-altitude areas.
A student could compare Kinnaur's climate/altitude on a map or climate table with the climates of the named arecanut regions to judge plausibility of commercial cultivation there.
Explains that cashew cultivation is restricted to low altitudes (below 700 m, best up to 400 m) because of temperature requirements, illustrating that some nut crops have clear altitude/temperature limits.
Use this pattern (crop-specific altitude/temperature limits) and Kinnaur's elevation data to infer whether a tropical nut like arecanut could be viable there.
Identifies Kinnaur as a district growing temperate nuts (almond), indicating Kinnaur's agricultural profile is temperate rather than tropical.
Combine this with knowledge that arecanut is grown in tropical/warm regions to suspect arecanut is unlikely as a commercial crop in Kinnaur.
Describes Himachal's physiography and names highly productive valleys (Kangra, Kullu, Manali) known for orchards, suggesting agricultural zones vary sharply with topography and some valleys are especially suited to temperate orchards.
Compare Kinnaur's topography/location within Himachal to those valleys and to arecanut-growing regions to assess climatic suitability for arecanut cultivation.
Notes that certain tree products (katha) are grown in Himachal, showing some lower-elevation commercial tree crops occur in the state, so presence of tree crops alone doesn't prove arecanut is or isn't grown.
Use this as a caution: verify Kinnaur's local elevation/temperature ranges before concluding arecanut cannot be grown, rather than assuming all Himachal districts are unsuitable.
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