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Which region is called the granary of South India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Madras
  2. Thanjavur
  3. Kanyakumari
  4. Coromondal coast

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Thanjavur

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Thanjavur šŸ“š Explanation: Thanjavur (Tanjore) in Tamil Nadu is known as the 'Granary of South India' because it is a major producer of rice in the fertile Cauvery delta. The region's extensive irrigation system supports intensive agriculture. Thanjavur has been a center of prosperity and culture for centuries due to its high agricultural yields. It provides a large share of the state's total rice production.