Geography
Read the two statements given below and select the correct option.
S1: The state of Maharashtra is emerging as the largest sugar-producing state in India.
S2: The black soil of Maharashtra is more fertile and well-drained.
- S1 is true but S2 is false.
- S2 is true but S1 is false.
- S2 is a contributing factor to S1.
- S1 and S2 are independent of each other.
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S2 is a contributing factor to S1.
Reason — Maharashtra is indeed emerging as one of the largest sugar-producing states in India. One of the key reasons for this is the fertile and well-drained black soil found in the region, which is ideal for sugarcane cultivation.
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