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Updated on 16 November 2022

(16) Which state is the largest producer of mustard in India ?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh

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Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Rajasthan. Mustard is an important cash crop for farmers in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, among others. Rajasthan is the largest producing state in the country.

(17) Which state is the largest producer of sugarcane in India ?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Punjab

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Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is the largest state by population in India and also holds the position of being the largest sugarcane producing state in India. It produces almost 177 million tonnes of sugarcane every year, with half of sugarcane produce in India. The sugarcane production is generally done in the region of Western Uttar Pradesh.

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(18) Which state is the largest producer of barley in India ?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Kerala
[D] Rajasthan

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Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Rajasthan. The state of Rajasthan is the largest producer of Barley in India.

(19) Which state is the largest producer of banana in India ?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu. The top Banana producing states are Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Bananas are the fifth largest agricultural commodity in world trade after cereals, sugar, coffee and cocoa.

(20) Which state is the largest producer of coconut in India ?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Karnataka. Karnataka is the leading producer of coconut in India as per 2020-21 production volume.

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