Which of these agricultural regions is best known for rice-wheat cropping system?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Indo-Gangetic Plains

Explanation:

• The Indo-Gangetic Plains are best known for the rice-wheat cropping system.
• This system involves:
• Rice cultivation during the kharif season (monsoon).
• Wheat cultivation during the rabi season (winter).

Information Booster:

• Soil and Water: The region has fertile alluvial soil and abundant water resources from the Ganges and its tributaries.
• Climatic Conditions: The climate supports double cropping — rice in the monsoon and wheat in the winter.
• Key States: Includes Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
• Area Coverage: Covers about 13.5 million hectares of land.
• Productivity: Contributes significantly to India's food security.
• Challenges: Faces issues like declining soil fertility, water scarcity, and the need for sustainable agricultural practices.

Other Options:

• A (Western India):
• Known for crops like cotton, groundnut, and millets.
• Not primarily known for the rice-wheat system.
• C (Deccan Plateau):
• Suitable for crops like cotton, soybean, and millets.
• Does not have the rice-wheat cropping system.
• D (Eastern Coastal Plains):
• Known for rice cultivation, but not as prominent for the rice-wheat system as the Indo-Gangetic Plains.