Question

    A state in India has the following characteristics:

    1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Its central part produces cotton. 3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
    A Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Gujarat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Karnataka Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Tamil Nadu Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The climate of North of Gujarat is arid and semi-arid whereas the southern Gujarat comes under the influence of monsoon winds. Gujarat is the leading producer of cotton. Gujarat’s agricultural economy mainly produces cash crops like peanut, cotton, tobacco.

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