Chikmagalur and Mandya — agricultural products? — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2008

Consider the following statements:

1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect

• Chikmagalur is famously known as the “Coffee Land of Karnataka” and is a major coffee-producing region in India.

Statement 2 is incorrect

• Mandya is widely recognized as a major sugarcane-producing district and is often called the “Sugar City” or Sakkare Nagara of Karnataka because of its extensive sugarcane cultivation and sugar factories.

Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2