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The lacustrine deposits known as 'Karewas' in the Kashmir Valley are globally renowned for the commercial cultivation of which of the following agricultural crops?

  1. SaffronAnswer
  2. B
    Rubber
  3. C
    Tea
  4. D
    Coffee

Answer

The Karewa formations in the Kashmir Valley are famous for the cultivation of Saffron.
Karewas are thick lacustrine deposits composed of clay, sand, and silt in the Kashmir Valley. They are famous across India and globally for the cultivation of Saffron (locally known as Zafran).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical nature of Karewa deposits.
Karewas are flat-topped lacustrine (lake-laid) terraces formed during the Pleistocene period in the Kashmir Valley.
Understanding pedological origin helps link specific soil formations to suited crop species.
2
Associate Karewas with the characteristic regional crop.
These clay and silt deposits provide favorable physical and chemical soil properties required for growing high-grade saffron (Zafran).
Saffron production in India is heavily concentrated in the Pampore Karewas of Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Concept

Karewa Soil Formations and Saffron Cultivation
Estimated Time:45s
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Soils, Natural Vegetation, and Agriculture in India

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