Question

Which of the following are true about Kuttanad?

1. It lies in the Midland Region.

2. It is the lowest place in India, lying below sea level.

3. Paddy is a major crop cultivated in the region.

• A. 2 and 3
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1 and 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 2 and 3

• Correct Answer: Option A) 2 and 3

• Kuttanad is a unique region in Kerala with several distinctive features:

• The first statement is incorrect. Kuttanad does NOT lie in the Midland Region of Kerala. Instead, it is part of the Lowland/Coastal Region . Kuttanad is located in Alappuzha district and parts of Kottayam district.

• The second statement is correct. Kuttanad is indeed the lowest place in India, with large areas lying below sea level (approximately 1-2 meters below sea level). This unique geographical feature makes it one of the few places in the world where farming is carried out below sea level.

• The third statement is correct. Paddy cultivation is a major agricultural activity in Kuttanad, which is often called the "Rice Bowl of Kerala" . The region has a unique farming system where rice is grown in reclaimed land protected by bunds, and farming is done below sea level. This unique agricultural system of Kuttanad has been recognized by FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization) as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS).