Which of the following statement(s) concerning natural regions of the world is/are correct ?
- 1. Equatorial climatic regions have less urbanization
- 2. Mediterranean climatic regions have high level of urbanization
- 3. Equatorial climatic regions have high concentration of human population
- 4. Mediterranean climatic regions practice plantation farming
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2016
Statement 2: Mediterranean climatic regions, known for their pleasant climate (warm, dry summers; mild, wet winters), fertile land in coastal areas, and accessibility, have historically been centers of civilization and continue to attract high levels of settlement and urbanization. Many major cities worldwide are located in these regions. This statement is correct.
Statement 3: Equatorial climatic regions are generally not known for high concentrations of human population across the entire region. While some specific areas like river deltas, coasts, or specific resource-rich zones might have high density, vast areas, particularly deep rainforests, are sparsely populated. Regions with high population concentration are typically found in monsoon climates (South Asia, East Asia) or parts of temperate zones. This statement is incorrect.
Statement 4: Plantation farming, involving large-scale cultivation of single cash crops, is more characteristic of tropical and subtropical regions (e.g., coffee, tea, rubber, sugarcane, oil palm). Mediterranean agriculture is more known for specialized farming of crops like grapes, olives, citrus fruits, figs, wheat, and vegetables, often on smaller scales or in a more intensive manner rather than extensive plantation systems common in the tropics. This statement is incorrect.