Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason?
- Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
- Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect
- About 39.34 per cent of Tamil Nadu is occupied by the Red soil, 37.89 per cent by brown soils,16.38 per cent by Black soils, 3.51 per cent by Grey soils, 2.03 per cent by Mixed soils and 0.86 per cent by Alluvial soils. The red soils, with the proper use of fertilisers and irrigation techniques, give a good yield of cotton, wheat, rice, pulses, millets, tobacco, oilseeds, potatoes, and fruits.
Statement 2 is correct
- Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn primarily because of the availability of a rich pool of skilled labour, supported by early industrialisation and strong textile infrastructure.
