1. Maharashtra has the highest acreage under jowar in India. |
2. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India. |
3. Rajasthan has the largest area of cultivable wastelands in India. |
4. Uttar Pradesh has the highest yield of wheat in India. |
A) 1, 2 and 4 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 2, 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Maharashtra has nearly three million hectares of land under jowar cultivation which is about 49% of the total jowar area of India. Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of groundnut in India accounting for 23.37% of the country. This is followed by Tamil Nadu (18.11%) and Gujarat (16.00%). Rajasthan has the largest area of cultivable wastelands in India due to its dry climate and sandy soils. Punjab has the highest yield of 4577 kg/hr of wheat in India. This is followed by Haryana 4448 kg/ hr, Rajasthan 3174 kg/hr and Uttar Pradesh 3114 kg/hr.You need to login to perform this action.
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