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Cotton is facing competition from Sugarcane in the black soil region of Maharashtra. This is due to:
Correct Answer: A — Expansion of irrigation making the region suitable for sugarcane, which is a more profitable crop
Explanation:
Expansion of irrigation in Maharashtra's black soil (Deccan trap) region has made sugarcane cultivation viable and profitable, leading farmers to shift from cotton to sugarcane. Sugarcane yields higher and more assured returns per acre compared to cotton, making it the preferred choice where irrigation is available.