Consider the following statements :
1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region.
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
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement 1: Chikmagalur district in Karnataka is famous for its extensive coffee plantations and is one of India's major coffee-producing regions. It is not primarily well-known for sugar production. Statement 1 is incorrect.
2. Statement 2: Mandya district in Karnataka is a major hub for sugar production, with numerous sugar factories, owing to extensive sugarcane cultivation irrigated by the Cauvery river. It is not primarily well-known as a coffee-producing region. Statement 2 is incorrect.
3. Neither statement is correct.