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Which region of India is recognized for the cultivation of 'Saffron' (Kesar) in specialized glacial silt deposits known as 'Karewas'?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Jammu and Kashmir✓ Correct Answer
C. Uttarakhand
D. Sikkim
💡 Solution & Explanation
Karewas are specialized glacial lacustrine deposits found extensively in the Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, formed during the Pleistocene epoch when the valley was submerged under lake waters. These fertile silt and clay plateaus provide the ideal soil composition and microclimate required for high-grade saffron cultivation. They also support extensive apple orchards and almond groves across the region.
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