Question

Arrange the following agricultural regions from equator to pole:
(A) Commercial grain farming in the Prairies
(B) Reindeer rearing by the Eskimos
(C) Tea plantations of north-east India
(D) Primitive subsistence farming in Indonesia

• A. (C), (D), (A), (B)
• B. (D), (C), (A), (B)
• C. (D), (C), (B), (A)
• D. (C), (D), (B), (A)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The goal is to arrange the given agricultural regions from closest to the equator to closest to the pole. Here's how to approach the task: 

• Primitive subsistence farming in Indonesia: Indonesia is located on the equator, making it the closest region.
• Tea plantations of north-east India: This region lies in the northeastern part of India, which is north of the equator but before the mid-latitudes. It is the next closest to the equator after Indonesia.
• Commercial grain farming in the Prairies: The Prairies are in Canada and the United States, situated around mid-latitudes, further north compared to the first two regions but not as far toward the pole.
• Reindeer rearing by the Eskimos: This activity primarily occurs in Arctic and Subarctic regions well toward the poles, making it the furthest from the equator.

Using this logical arrangement, we conclude that the order from equator to pole is: (D), (C), (A), (B).

Answer 2

To arrange the agricultural regions from the equator to the pole, we need to consider their geographical locations and climate:

• (D) Primitive subsistence farming in Indonesia: Indonesia is located near the equator, where tropical climates support subsistence farming, often characterized by the cultivation of crops like rice using traditional methods.
• (C) Tea plantations of north-east India: North-east India is located just north of the equator and experiences a subtropical climate. Tea plantations are found here, typically at higher elevations.
• (A) Commercial grain farming in the Prairies: The Prairies (in Canada and the USA) are located in the temperate zone, further from the equator. This region is known for its vast commercial grain farming, particularly wheat.
• (B) Reindeer rearing by the Eskimos: The Eskimos (or Inuit) live in the Arctic region, which is farthest from the equator, where the climate is cold and reindeer herding is practiced.

Thus, the correct order from the equator to the pole is: (D) Primitive subsistence farming in Indonesia, (C) Tea plantations of north-east India, (A) Commercial grain farming in the Prairies, and (B) Reindeer rearing by the Eskimos.

So, the correct answer is (B): (D), (C), (A), (B).