Which one of the following crops has the largest area under cultivation?
A
Wheat
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B
Rice
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C
Maize
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D
Pulses
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Solution
The correct option is B Rice
Rice.
The India's rice production reached to a record high of 104.32 million tonnes in 2011-2012 crop year (July–June). Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops.