Question

Which region is known as the ‘Rice Bowl of India’?
A. Indo-Gangetic Plain
B. Krishna-Godavari Delta region
C. North-East region
D. Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Hint:The region which is known as the Rice Bowl of India is because of the climatic conditions and fertile land. It is also a major income for the state.

Complete Answer:
- Option A: Indo-Gangetic Plain is a 2.5 million sq. km fertile plain across the regions of northern and eastern India, eastern Pakistan, all of Bangladesh, and southern plains of Nepal. The plain is named after the Indus and Ganges river which passes through these areas. Major farming on these plains is Rice and Wheat. Hence, this is an incorrect answer.
- Option B: Krishna-Godavari Delta region is known as the Rice Bowl of India as it produces the highest quantity of rice in the country. The main delta of the Krishna and Godavari rivers lies in Andhra Pradesh where the production is maximum and this state is also known as the Rice Bowl state of India. Hence, this is the correct option.
- Option C: North-East region is the easternmost region of India which comprises eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Mizoram. There is very little land for agriculture but the Tea is the major crop there. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
- Option D: Kerala and Tamil Nadu are states of India in the southern part. They are adjacent to each other. Kerala is famous for producing 97% of the national output of black pepper. Tamil Nadu is the fifth biggest producer of Rice in India. Hence, this is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Note:The state in which this region lies is also known as the ‘Egg Bowl of Asia’ as it is the largest producer of eggs in Asia.