Question

The Tropic of Capricorn passes through 'X', the largest country in South America. Which of the following is true about 'X'?

• A. X is the largest producer of sugar in South America.
• B. Cotton is not grown in any region of X.
• C. X is the largest exporter of rice in the world.
• D. X is also known as the 'Coffee Pot of the World'.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

X is also known as the 'Coffee Pot of the World'.

Brazil is the largest country of South America. Tropic of Capricorn passes through Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

• Sugarcane is cultivated in the humid regions of South America. It was initially introduced in the West Indies and Brazil by the Spanish. Now, Brazil is the largest producer of sugar in South America.
• Brazil is the largest producer of coffee and is known as the coffee pot of the world.