Which fibre crop occupies the maximum area in India or the most cultivated fibre crop in India is _______.

Jute

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Cotton

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Flax

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Sisal

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Solution

The correct option is A Cotton
India is 10% producer of cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) in whole world. The fibers are obtained from the fruit, a capsule. Cotton is mainly cultivated in Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat.
So, the correct answer is 'Cotton'

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