Geography PYQ 152 of 587 · Soils, Erosion & Conservation · Soil : Miscellaneous

Karewas soils, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found

  1. AKashmir Himalaya
  2. BGarhwal Himalaya
  3. CNepal Himalaya
  4. DEastern Himalaya
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) Kashmir Himalaya

Explanation

The Kashmir Valley is famous for the cultivation of Zafran (saffron), which is grown in Karewa soil (Wudur).

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