Black Soil of Deccan Plateau

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The black soil of the Deccan Plateau is particularly suitable for cultivation of:

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Question (English)

The black soil of the Deccan Plateau is particularly suitable for cultivation of:

  1. Rice
  2. Wheat
  3. Cotton ✓ Correct
  4. Jute
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The black soil of the Deccan Plateau is particularly suitable for cultivation of cotton, leading to concentration of textile industries in this region.

Key Points:
  • India has abundant natural resources: rich soil, rivers, forests, minerals.
  • The Indo-Gangetic plains are one of the most fertile regions in the world.
  • They spread from Arabian Sea to Bay of Bengal.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A, B, D: Black soil of Deccan Plateau is specifically associated with cotton cultivation.

📚 About this Topic — CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

This multiple choice question is from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-7: ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT to strengthen your preparation.

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