Which of the following states are the leading producers of castor seeds in India?

Andhra Pradesh

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Gujarat

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Rajasthan

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Maharashtra

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Solution

The correct options are
A Andhra Pradesh
B Gujarat
C Rajasthan
Along with peanuts and sesame, castor seeds are also grown in Gujarat. Moreover, the state cultivates around 122 crore kg of castor seeds in India every year, making it the largest castor seed producer in the country, followed by Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

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