The largest producer of sugarcane in India is ________.
A
Bihar
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B
Punjab
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C
Maharashtra
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D
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.