UPSC Prelims 2014 Question:

Consider the following pairs: Region , Well-known for the production of 

Sl. No.	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?

Explanation: 

• Kinnaur: Kinnaur Valley is one of the 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh. It is renowned for apples and orchards, lovely meadows covered with dense woods, and the most adventurous routes that cut through these valleys.  So, pair 1 is not correctly matched.
  
  
• Mewat: It is a district in Haryana, mainly having a predominance of Agriculture related activities. The Meos are the predominant population group and are all agriculturists. Agriculture is mostly rain-fed except in small pockets where canal irrigation is available. It is not primarily famous for Mangoes.  So, pair 2 is not correctly matched.
  
  
• Coromandel: It is a coastal plain in Tamil Nadu, where rice, pulses, peanuts, sugarcane, etc. are primarily grown. It's not primarily famous for soya beans.  So, pair 3 is not correctly matched.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer. 

Subject: Geography | Indian Social and Economic Geography