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Q19 (NDA-I/2019) Geography › World Human & Economic Geography › World agriculture patterns Answer Verified

“Viticulture” is a common feature of which one of the following Australian cities?

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Viticulture, the specialized cultivation of grapes for winemaking, is a hallmark of Mediterranean agriculture [2]. This agricultural typology is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, which are prevalent in the southern and southwestern parts of Australia [2]. Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is the primary hub for this activity, surrounded by world-renowned wine regions such as the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and the Adelaide Hills. These regions are famous for producing high-quality grapes and distinctive wines like Shiraz and Riesling. While Tasmania (near Hobart) also practices viticulture, Adelaide is more centrally associated with the classic Mediterranean viticultural tradition and large-scale production [2]. In contrast, Darwin's tropical climate and Brisbane's humid subtropical climate are generally less suited for traditional Mediterranean-style viticulture [2].

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  1. [1] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 30: Climatic Regions > Wine Production > p. 450
  2. [2] FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Primary Activities > Mediterranean Agriculture > p. 31
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