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The Mediterranean region specialises in fruit culture because :

A) hill slopes are best suited for cultivation of trees.
B) hill slopes are not favourable for food grain cultivation.
C) the long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.
D) there s a demand of dry fruits

Correct Answer:



C) the long dry summer favour drying and packing of fruits for export.

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