CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has recently announced Cauvery delta region as a Protected Special Agriculture Zone?
A
Karnataka
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Telangana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“The Cauvery delta region is an important agriculture region in Tamil Nadu and farmers continue to do agriculture, despite climate challenges. It is just and reasonable that projects like hydrocarbon exploration have raised concerns among farmers and other agriculture-based labourers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cauvery Delta Zone (CDZ) lies in the eastern part of Tamil Nadu. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Palk straight on the south, Trichy district on the west, Perambalur, Ariyalur districts on the north west, Cuddalore district on the north and Puddukkottai district on the south west.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Uttarakhand was the first state to set up Special Agricultural Zones (SAZs) in 2011. It was launched on the lines of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs). It encouraged the farmers to develop high-quality crop seeds typical to hilly regions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Delta districts of Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Ariyalur and Pudukottai have witnessed heavy rainfall, leaving crops ready for harvest submerged in water.

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