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Which district of Haryana is historically and economically renowned as the 'Rice Bowl of Haryana' due to its intensive cultivation of high-grade Basmati rice?
A. Sirsa
B. Karnal✓ Correct Answer
C. Mahendragarh
D. Bhiwani
💡 Solution & Explanation
Karnal district, along with Kaithal, Kurukshetra, and Panipat, forms the fertile paddy belt often referred to as the Rice Bowl of Haryana, famed for producing premium export-quality Basmati rice. Sirsa leads in cotton and horticulture production, while Mahendragarh is known for mineral extraction. Groundwater extraction in this rice bowl region has raised sustainability challenges.
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