Question

Which are the crops cultivated in your area? What are the geographical reasons for that?

Answer 1

The major crops that are cultivated in our area are:

1. Rice
2. Coconut
3. Mango
4. Jackfruit, etc.

1. High temperature, high humidity, high rainfall and alluvial soil are the favourable factors for the growth of rice. These climatic conditions prevail in the Konkan region.
2. Coconut, Mangoes, Jackfruits, etc. fruits also require the same climatic conditions. Therefore, these fruits are largely grown in the Konkan region.