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Why Mansa district is known as the Land of white gold?

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Because it is a rich cotton growing region
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Because of gold deposits
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Because of candle industries
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All of the above
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The correct option is A Because it is a rich cotton growing region
Mansa is situated in the cotton belt of Punjab and therefore popularly called the "Area of white gold". Indeed, agriculture forms the backbone of the district economy. During the months of November and December, a visitor to this part of Punjab shall be the proud witness to the pristine, milky white bloom of cotton.

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