Political Science
Chapter 1 Class 6 Political Science - Unity in Diversity

Large paddy fields and coconut groves are found on the

A. coastal belt
B. backwaters
C. hills
D. rivers

 

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (A): Coastal Belt

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
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Let’s check all the options

  • Option (A) Coastal Belt - Coastal belt is the region along the coast of India that has a tropical climate and fertile soil. Large paddy fields and coconut groves are found on the coastal belt because these crops require plenty of water, sunshine, and humidity to grow well. For example, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal are some of the states that have large paddy fields and coconut groves on their coastal belts. So, this is correct .

  • Option (B) Backwaters - Backwaters are the network of lagoons, canals, lakes, and rivers that lie parallel to the coast of India. Backwaters are mainly found in Kerala, where they are used for transportation, fishing, tourism, and irrigation. Backwaters may have some paddy fields and coconut groves along their banks, but they are not the main regions where these crops are grown. So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (C) Hills - Hills are the elevated landforms that have a lower height than mountains. Hills are found in various parts of India, such as the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, the Himalayas, and the Vindhyas. Hills have a cooler climate and rocky soil than the coastal belt. Hills do not have large paddy fields and coconut groves because these crops do not grow well in such conditions. So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (D) Rivers - Rivers are the natural streams of water that flow from higher to lower levels. Rivers are found in all parts of India, such as the Ganga, the Brahmaputra, the Indus, the Narmada, and the Kaveri. Rivers provide water for irrigation, transportation, fishing, and hydroelectricity. Rivers may have some paddy fields and coconut groves along their banks, but they are not the main regions where these crops are grown. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (A) is correct

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