Question

Why are the fishing and coir industries flourishing in Kerala?

Answer 1

Kerala lies on the Arabian coast of India. The continental climate, with moderate temperature conditions, is suitable for the growth of coconut trees. Coir is extracted from coconut trees. Thus, the abundance of coconut trees has facilitated the development of the coir industry in Kerala. The transportation of coconut to the factories and the carriage of ready coir has also been made possible with inland waterways and backwaters of Kerala. Arabian Sea borders the entire state of Kerala. Fishes are abundant both in the sea and in the inland waters. This has lead to massive increase in the fish production in the state.