Which of the following states is the largest producer of food grains in India?

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UPSSSC Junior Assistant Official Paper (Held on 31 May 2019)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points

Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the total food grain production of the country.
Three types of crops are grown in the state, Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid throughout the year.
Uttar Pradesh wheat, barley, sugarcane, potato, and lentils. It ranks first in the production of food grains.

Additional Information

The contribution of the agriculture sector to the country's GDP is 17.5% (at current 2015-16 prices).
Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat-producing state in India, followed by Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
The state of Gujarat in India is the largest producer of cotton, followed by Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka.
Agriculture is the main occupation in Uttar Pradesh. Wheat is the main food crop of the state and sugarcane is the main commercial crop.
The largest producer of paddy in India - West Bengal
The largest producer of wheat in India - Uttar Pradesh