Indian Geography Questions (MCQs) for UPSC, State PCS & SSC Examinations


Q.  What is Berar district in Maharashtra famous for which of the following?

a. Mangoes
b. Cotton
c. Paper
d. Forests


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Berar, also spelled Birar, cotton-growing region, east-central Maharashtra state, western India. The region extends for approximately 200 miles (320 km) east-west along the Purna River basin and lies 700 to 1,600 feet above sea level. Berar is bounded on the north by the Gawilgarh Hills and on the south by the Ajanta Range.
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