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Difficulty: HardState Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

Consider the following statements regarding the agro-climatic profile, soil distribution, and mineral resources of Andhra Pradesh:

1. The Krishna-Godavari deltaic region falls within the East Coast Plains and Hills Agro-Climatic Zone, serving as a major hub for paddy cultivation.
2. The Rayalaseema region receives heavy annual rainfall from the southwest monsoon, consisting primarily of fertile alluvial soils dedicated to wet-land farming.
3. The Tummalapalle belt situated in the YSR Kadapa district contains massive reserves of uranium minerals.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 3 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    1 and 2 only
  3. C
    2 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 and 3 only
The correct combination includes statements 1 and 3 only. The Krishna-Godavari delta is part of the East Coast Plains and Hills zone with high agricultural output, and Tummalapalle in Kadapa district is a major uranium deposit. Statement 2 is false because Rayalaseema receives limited rainfall and is covered mostly by red and black soils.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding agro-climatic zoning
The Krishna-Godavari delta region is classified under the East Coast Plains and Hills Agro-Climatic Zone (Zone XI) by the Planning Commission, recognized for extensive rice and sugarcane farming.
Statement 1 is accurate.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Rayalaseema regional geography
Rayalaseema lies in a semi-arid rain-shadow belt receiving low average annual rainfall (~700 mm). Its terrain is dominated by red soils and black soils, making it prone to droughts rather than wet-land alluvial agriculture.
Statement 2 is inaccurate.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding mineral distribution
Tummalapalle in YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh holds one of the largest confirmed reserves of uranium in India.
Statement 3 is accurate.

Key Concept

State Agriculture, Agro-Climatic Regions, and Mineral Distribution
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State Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

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