Which of the pairs of Region & Production is/are correctly matched? 1) Kinnaur-Areca nut 2) Mewat-Mango 3) Coromandel-Soya bean [2014]

Consider the following pairs:

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?

1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
None

Explanation

Pair 1 is incorrect

Kinnaur (Himachal) is a mountain region known for apples and dry fruits, not areca nut (which requires tropical conditions).

Infographic detailing arecanut, including scientific name Areca catechu, common names, ideal harvest season (June to December), climate, and soil preferences. It highlights India's arecanut production by state, government initiatives like import duty and minimum import price, geographical indication tags, grading categories, and research center information.

Pair 2 is incorrect

Mewat is a historical and cultural region which encompasses parts of the modern-day states of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh in northwestern India. It is not particularly famous for mango production.

Pair 3 is incorrect

The Coromandel Coast is known for rice and coastal agriculture, whereas soybean is mainly grown in central India (e.g., Madhya Pradesh).

Answer: (d) None; Difficulty Level: Hard

2014, PYQs