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The largest producer of sugarcane in India is ________.

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Bihar
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Punjab
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Maharashtra
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Uttar pradesh
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Solution

The correct option is B Uttar pradesh
  • India is the second-largest sugarcane producing country after Brazil. The largest sugarcane producing state of India is Uttar Pradesh, which has 38.61% share in overall sugarcane production as per 2013-14 figures.
  • The second and third largest states are Maharashtra and Karnataka.
  • Sugarcane is a tropical crop cannot be cultivated in cold regions.
  • Climate: It requires rainfall of 150 cm and temperatures between 20° to 26°. For or snowfall damages the plant.
  • Sea Breeze: It grows best when the salt breeze from the sea blows over it.
  • Soil: Deep silts or fertile loamy soils rich in lime and salts are very suitable.

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