Correct answer: (a) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
- A
Both 1 and 2
Both 1 and 2. Statement 1 correctly notes that the Upper Gangetic agro-climatic region encompasses the central and western parts of Uttar Pradesh. Statement 2 is also correct as this fertile agricultural zone exhibits high resource utilization with over 130% irrigation intensity and around 140% cropping intensity, making both statements accurate regarding its geographical and agricultural profile.
- B
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither 1 nor 2. This option incorrectly dismisses both statements as false, ignoring the accurate geographical scope of the Upper Gangetic zone. Statement 1 is indeed correct about central and western UP, and statement 2 correctly cites the region's irrigation and cropping intensities.
- C
Only 1
Only 1. This option accepts the first statement regarding the region covering central and western Uttar Pradesh but wrongly rejects the second statement. Official agricultural data confirms that the region also maintains more than 130% irrigation intensity and 140% cropping intensity.
- D
Only 2
Only 2. This option accepts the agricultural intensity figures in statement 2 but incorrectly rejects statement 1. The region clearly encompasses the central and western parts of Uttar Pradesh as stated in the first premise.
Summary. Official key is (a) Both 1 and 2. The Upper Gangetic agro-climatic region is well-known for spanning across the central and western districts of Uttar Pradesh. Furthermore, it boasts high agricultural metrics, specifically recording more than 130% irrigation intensity and 140% cropping intensity. Students often miss the exact percentage thresholds provided in agricultural geography reports. Therefore, both statements given in the question are completely correct.