UPSC Prelims 1996·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak valley?

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  1. AJute
  2. BTeaCorrect
  3. CSugarcane
  4. DCotton

Explanation

The Barak Valley, located in southern Assam, is a major center for tea cultivation. The region features a landscape dominated by low hills known as tillas, which provide the well-drained soil and humid climate necessary for tea plantations. While crops like jute and sugarcane are grown in various parts of Assam, the tea industry is a primary economic activity and a defining agricultural feature specifically associated with the Barak Valley. Therefore, tea is the most important crop among the given options.
geography: Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak valley?

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