Q. With reference to Mediterranean agriculture, consider the following statements:
1.Mediterranean agriculture is practiced only in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
2.Grape cultivation and wine production are significant components of Mediterranean agriculture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • While Mediterranean agriculture originated in the Mediterranean Basin, it is also practiced in non-Mediterranean regions such as southern California, central Chile, southwest South Africa, and southwest Australia.
  • Viticulture (grape cultivation) is a hallmark of Mediterranean agriculture, producing some of the world’s best wines.
  • One key advantage of Mediterranean agriculture is the ability to grow high-value crops in winter, which meets market demand when supply from other regions is low.

Source: 12th NCERT: Fundamentals of Human Geography

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