महाराष्ट्रात वार्षिक पर्जन्य 100 ते 200 सें.मी. असणाऱ्या प्रदेशात खालीलपैकी कोणती शेती केली जाते ?

The correct answer is Option C (Humid).

Key Points:
• Core Concept
• Agricultural systems are categorized based on climatic parameters and annual precipitation into dry farming, humid farming, and irrigated farming.
• Why Correct
• Classification based on rainfall:
• 1. Dry Farming: Areas receiving less than 75 cm annual rainfall (scarcity zones prone to moisture stress).
• 2. Humid Farming (आर्द्र शेती): Regions receiving assured rainfall between 100 cm and 200 cm annually, where rainfall adequately meets crop water requirements without chronic reliance on artificial irrigation.
• In Maharashtra, regions like the Konkan belt transition into Western Ghat edges and eastern Vidarbha receive heavy to medium-high rainfall (100–200 cm), practicing humid farming.
• Key Details
• In humid agriculture, drainage and soil conservation are critical concerns rather than soil moisture preservation.
• Exam Traps
• Candidates often confuse 'Irrigated/Wet' farming with 'Humid' farming. Irrigated/Wet (ओलित/बागायती) depends on artificial water reservoirs and canals, whereas rainfall-based classification defines 100-200 cm as humid.
• Other Options
• Option 1 and 4 refer to artificially watered farming.
• Option 2 (Dry farming) operates under less than 75-80 cm rainfall.
• Key Takeaway: Regions in Maharashtra with 100 to 200 cm annual rainfall practice humid farming (आर्द्र शेती).