Consider the following
Statement - I
Sikkim Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for cultivation of Zafran
Statement - II
Karewas are thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Both Statement-I and Statement- II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
Incorrect AnswerBoth Statement- I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
Incorrect AnswerStatement- I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Incorrect AnswerStatement- I is incorrect but Statement- II is correct
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Statement - I is incorrect . The Karewa formations, famous for the cultivation of saffron (Zafran), are found in the Kashmir Valley, not in the Sikkim Himalayas.
Statement - II is correct . Karewas are indeed thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials, and they are associated with the terrace-like features in the Kashmir Valley.
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By: Arun Rana