Question

Which region is well known for the production of Bhalia wheat in Gujarat?
A) Bhal region of Surat
B) Bhal region Kutch
C) Bhal region of Kheda
D) Bhal region of Ahmedabad

Answer 1

Hint:
1) Plantation farming is done in the Bhal Region and wheat is cultivated.
2) The word Bhaal seems to have been derived from a Sanskrit word which means “forehead”.

Complete answer:
The Sabarmati, Bhogawo, Bhada, Lilka, and other rivers that flow east and southeast off the Kathiawar peninsula into the Gulf of Cambay form the Bhal region.
Wheat is grown in damp soil, which is black and loamy. At the time of harvest, a moderate temperature, rainfall, and adequate sunlight are needed for better wheat crop production.
Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, and Surendranagar districts produce the most wheat.
Bhalia Wheat, also known as Daudkhani Wheat, is a long grain wheat grown in the Bhal area of Gujarat, India, to the north of the Gulf of Khambhat. Wheat is a big farm crop in the Bhalia area.

Now let us analyze the given options:
(A) Bhal region of Surat doesn't cultivate the bhalia wheat in fact it is known for being a textile hub for silk. Thus, option (A) is not the correct option.
(B) Kutch is known for its mango fruit production. Thus, option (B) is also not the correct answer.
(C) Bhal region of Kheda is known for its tobacco cultivation. Thus, Option (c) is not the right answer.
(D) Bhal region of Ahmedabad is known for best cultivation of bhalia wheat. Thus, Option (d) is the right answer.

Thu the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: Bhalia Wheat is a type of long grain wheat that is high in protein. Gluten is abundant in this wheat. Our production manager oversees the processing of such nutritious wheat under strict hygienic conditions. This Bhalia Wheat recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) label.