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Why is Kodagu also referred to as 'The Land of the Oranges'?

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To enhance the appeal of Kodagu as an eco-tourist spot and increase the footfall of tourists.
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Due to supporting climatic conditions for the growth of oranges.
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Due to the prevalence of scarcely seen varieties of oranges in Kodagu.
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To convince the local people in Kodagu to grow oranges in a large scale.
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The correct option is B Due to supporting climatic conditions for the growth of oranges.
The relief features and climatic conditions in Kodagu support the growth of oranges. Thus, a lot of orange trees can be seen at this place. For this reason, Kodagu is also known as 'The Land of the Oranges' and 'The Kashmir of Karnataka'.

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