Question

The largest groundnut producing state in India is ___________.

• A. Gujarat
• B. Maharashtra
• C. Andhra Pradesh
• D. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

The correct option is A Gujarat

• Gujarat is a top state that produces 1 to 3.5 million tonnes of groundnuts.
  
• India is the second largest producer of groundnut after China.
  
• In India the major oilseed is groundnut (25% of the total oilseed production).
  
• Groundnut is mainly sown as Kharif crop in June – September where 75% of the crop is produced.