Multiple choice general knowledge

__________ is known as the Rice Bowl of South India

  1. Tirunelveli

  2. Coimbatore

  3. Kanyakumari

  4. Thanjavur
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Explanation

Thanjavur is known as the Rice Bowl of South India because it has the most extensive paddy cultivation in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu. The fertile soil and excellent irrigation systems from the Cauvery river make it ideal for rice production, earning it this title. The other options (Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari) are Tamil Nadu cities but not famous for rice cultivation.

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