Q1. [3] medium thorough-understanding
Name TWO major wheat-producing states from the Ganga-Satluj plains and ONE wheat-producing state from the black soil region of the Deccan. For any ONE of the states you have named, explain how its physical geography — such as relief, climate, and soil — makes it suitable for wheat cultivation.
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Model Answer
Two wheat-producing states from the Ganga-Satluj plains: Punjab and Haryana.
One wheat-producing state from the black soil region of the Deccan: Madhya Pradesh.
Physical geography of Punjab (suitability for wheat):
Punjab lies in the flat, fertile plains of the Ganga-Satluj basin, with level relief ideal for mechanised farming. Its climate provides a cool growing season in winter (rabi) and bright sunshine during ripening. The alluvial soil is deep and fertile. Western temperate cyclones bring 50–75 cm of well-distributed rainfall, perfectly meeting wheat's moisture needs.
Source: Agriculture, Major Crops — Chapter 4
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Explanation
- The textbook explicitly names Punjab, Haryana, UP as Ganga-Satluj states and lists MP among major wheat producers (black soil/Deccan region).
- For the physical geography part, link three factors: relief (flat plains → mechanised farming), climate (cool winter + bright sunshine at ripening + western cyclone rainfall), and soil (fertile alluvial).
- Do not write generic points — tie each factor directly to wheat's stated requirements (cool season, 50–75 cm rainfall, sunshine at ripening).
- Examiners award 1 mark for the two Ganga-Satluj states, 1 mark for the Deccan state, and 1 mark for the geographical explanation.