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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 249Interactive Test Mode
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Q249. Following are the characteristics of an area in India: 1. Hot and humid climate 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres 4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C. Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?

Following are the characteristics of an area in India:

  1. Hot and humid climate
  2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
  3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
  4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.

Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Pepper

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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is a tropical plantation crop requiring a hot and humid climate, heavy rainfall (around 200 cm or more), warm temperatures (15°C to 30°C), and well-drained hill slopes up to 1,100–1,200 meters altitude (characteristic of the Western Ghats in Kerala and Karnataka).

Other crops:

  • Mustard is a temperate/sub-tropical winter Rabi crop requiring cool, dry conditions (40–60 cm rain).
  • Cotton prefers moderate rainfall (50–100 cm) and dry ripening conditions.
  • Virginia tobacco requires drier climates (50–100 cm rainfall) with controlled irrigation.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Heavy rainfall (200 cm) combined with tropical hill slopes is the textbook requirement for Western Ghats plantation spices like black pepper.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q249)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Pepper

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q249

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 249 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (C): "Pepper". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Heavy rainfall (200 cm) combined with tropical hill slopes is the textbook requirement for Western Ghats plantation spices like black pepper.

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