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Which one of the following pairs isnotcorrectly matched?

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CDS I 2020 Elementary Mathematics Previous Year Paper (02-Feb-2020)
The correct answer is

Kuddapah-kar : Rocky wastelands

Understanding Land Classification Terms: Identifying the Incorrect Pair

The question asks us to identify the pair that is not correctly matched among the given options related to land classification terms. These terms are often used in specific regional contexts to describe different types of agricultural or non-agricultural land.

Let's examine each option:

  • Nancai : Wet fields
    This term typically refers to wetland or irrigated land, often used for cultivating crops like paddy, which require significant water. This pairing is generally considered a correct match in relevant contexts.
  • Puncai : Dry fields
    This term usually refers to dry land or rain-fed land, suitable for crops that do not require constant irrigation. This pairing is also generally considered a correct match.
  • Tottakal : Garden lands
    This term commonly denotes garden lands, which are areas cultivated intensively, often with irrigation, for growing high-value crops like fruits, vegetables, or spices. This pairing is generally considered a correct match.
  • Kuddapah-kar : Rocky wastelands
    The term 'Kar' can relate to rocky or hard soil. However, based on the question stating that this pair is the one that is *not* correctly matched, we conclude that 'Kuddapah-kar' in the specific context from which this question is derived does *not* accurately correspond to 'Rocky wastelands'. While 'rocky' might seem related to 'Kar', the specific combination 'Kuddapah-kar' might have a different or more precise meaning that is not 'Rocky wastelands'.

Based on the analysis and the structure of the question asking for the incorrect match, the pair that is not correctly matched is Kuddapah-kar : Rocky wastelands.

Revision Table: Land Classification Terms

Term Common Interpretation Match Status (as per question context)
Nancai Wet fields / Irrigated land Correct Match
Puncai Dry fields / Rain-fed land Correct Match
Tottakal Garden lands / Intensive cultivation Correct Match
Kuddapah-kar (Specific meaning, not Rocky wastelands) Incorrect Match

Additional Information: Regional Land Classification

Land classification terms can vary significantly depending on the region, soil type, climate, and historical land use patterns. Terms like Nancai, Puncai, and Tottakal are examples of how local knowledge systems classify land based on its suitability for different types of agriculture, particularly irrigation availability.

  • Nancai land is crucial for rice cultivation in many areas.
  • Puncai land supports crops like millets, pulses, or oilseeds which are adapted to drier conditions.
  • Tottakal land represents high-value agricultural plots, often requiring investment in wells or other irrigation methods.
  • Understanding these regional terms provides insight into traditional agricultural practices and resource management. The term 'Kuddapah-kar' likely refers to a specific type of land found in or associated with the Cuddapah region, possibly related to its unique geological formations or soil characteristics, which is not accurately described as generic 'Rocky wastelands' in this specific classification system.
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