In the Indian peninsular region, the eastern coast produces more rice than western coast. This is due to
More rainfall on the eastern coast compared to the western coast of India.
Incorrect AnswerAbsence of irrigation facilities on the west coast.
Incorrect AnswerThe returning monsoon on the east coast is more suited for rice cultivation.
Incorrect AnswerIdeal climate, soil and topography of the east coast.
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect as west coast of India receives more rains than east coast as it is on windward side of the advancing South west monsoon.
Statement 2 is incorrect as neither of the coasts has any well developed irrigation facilities. Moreover the west coast receives ideal rainfall in the kharif season for rice cultivation.
Statement 3 is incorrect as Rice is a kharif crop mainly and the returning monsoon is a feature of October-November.
Rice production of east coast is more because the coastal plains here are broader than the western coast and are made of rich alluvium brought by east flowing rivers that form deltas along the east coast. Also, the rainfall though lesser than the west coast is just sufficient for rice cultivation.
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