Question

Statement I: Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialized commercial agriculture.
Statement II: Viticulture (grape cultivation) is a specialty of the Mediterranean region.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Statement I is the cause of Statement II.
• B. Both statements are correct and II explains I.
• C. Both statements are correct but II does not explain I.
• D. Statement II is incorrect.

Hint:

Mediterranean agriculture is famous worldwide for grapes, olives and citrus fruit cultivation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Mediterranean agriculture is a commercial farming system characterized by specialized crop cultivation.

Step 1: Examine Statement I. Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialized because it focuses on:
• Citrus fruits
• Olives
• Grapes
• Vegetables for commercial markets. Hence, Statement I is correct.

Step 2: Examine Statement II. Viticulture means: \[ \text{Grape cultivation} \] Grape farming is one of the most important specialties of the Mediterranean region. Thus, Statement II is also correct.

Step 3: Determine relationship between statements. Viticulture is an example showing why Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialized. Therefore, Statement II correctly explains Statement I.

Step 4: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Both statements are correct and II explains I}} \]