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Vidarbha

2021 MAR 10

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About Vidarbha

  • Vidarbha is the eastern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra, comprising Nagpur Division and Amravati Division.
  • It occupies 31.6% of the total area and holds 21.3% of the total population of Maharashtra.
  •  It borders the state of Madhya Pradesh to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Telangana to the south and Marathwada and Khandesh regions of Maharashtra to the west.
  • The main cash crops of the region are cotton, oranges and soya beans. Nagpur is the largest orange-growing district.
  • Traditional crops are sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra) and rice.

Prelims Question

Consider the following statements regarding Vidarbha region:
1.Nagpur is situated in this region.
2.It borders Telangana and Chhattisgarh states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question