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Agriculture and Rural Development (Phase-I/II) Soil and Water Conservation

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Which of the following are correct about ‘Karewas’

1. Karewas are the lacustarine deposits found only in Kashmir valley and bhadarwa valley of Jammu, in India.

2. It is suitable for growing one of the world’s best qualities of saffron.

3. The soil is peaty and contains low carbon content.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Karewas are lacustrine deposits [deposits in lake] in the Valley of Kashmir and in Bhadarwah Valley of the Jammu Division. These are the flat topped mounds that border the Kashmir Valley on all sides. They are characterized with fossils of mammals and at places by peat.It contain a lot of carbon content.