The famous Sharbati variety of wheat of Madhya Pradesh is chiefly grown in which belt?
- A.Chambal valley of Morena and Bhind
- B.Sehore, Narmadapuram and Vidisha
- C.Balaghat and Mandla
- D.Chhatarpur and Tikamgarh
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Sehore, Narmadapuram and Vidisha. This central belt, lying on the deep black soil of the Narmada valley and its Malwa fringe, grows the hard amber grained wheat known as Sharbati. It is sweeter and heavier than ordinary wheat, is sold at a premium in markets as far away as Delhi and Mumbai, and is often described as the golden grain of Madhya Pradesh.
Option A, the Chambal valley of Morena and Bhind, grows wheat, mustard and bajra on alluvial soil but not this variety. Option C, Balaghat and Mandla, lie in the wet eastern districts and are rice country, Balaghat being known for the Chinnor variety. Option D, Chhatarpur and Tikamgarh, belong to Bundelkhand, where gram, lentil and pea dominate because water is short. Link Sharbati to the Narmada valley and the rest of the options fall away.
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Practice Questions
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- A.Groundnut
- B.Soybean
- C.Sugarcane
- D.Jute
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- A.Gram
- B.Soyabean oil
- C.Rajma
- D.Cowpea
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- A.Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori
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- C.Rewa, Satna and Sidhi
- D.Sagar, Damoh and Chhatarpur
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- B.Balaghat
- C.Chhindwara
- D.Burhanpur
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- A.Jhabua
- B.Balaghat
- C.Ratlam
- D.Sehore
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