Question

Which of the following statements are correct about Karewa soils of India?
1. They are formed by lacustarine deposits.
2. They are found only in Kashmir and Bhadarwa valley
3. They are very fertile and suitable for saffron, almond and walnut farming.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Karewas are lacustrine deposits [deposits in lake] in the Valley of Kashmir and in Bhadarwah Valley of the Jammu Division.
1. These are the flat topped mounds that border the Kashmir Valley on all sides.
2. They are characterized with fossils of mammals and at places by peat.
3. The karewas are mainly devoted to the cultivation of saffron, almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
4. The karewas, devoted to saffron cultivation are fetching good income to the growers.