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Which of the following is the largest producer of bajra followed by Rajasthan?


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Karnataka

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Madhya Pradesh

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Maharashtra

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Punjab

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Solution

The correct option is C

Maharashtra


Maharashtra is the largest producer of Bajra followed by Rajasthan.

Bajra

In India, Bajra is an essential food crop in millet category after Jowar. It is cultivated in a warm and dry climate between June and October. It is a Kharif crop. Bajra is sown in the areas of temperature between 25oC and 35oC and in the areas where rainfall less than 50 cm. Bajra requires light soil with proper water drainage. However, it can be grown in all types of soils.

Major production of Bajra

Maharashtra is the largest producer of Bajra followed by Rajasthan

  • Out of the whole Bajra production in the country, 85% is grown in Rajasthan. Rajasthan grows 42% of total production.
  • Maharashtra grows 20%, Gujarat at 12.5% and in Uttar Pradesh 11% and rest in other states like Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab.
  • In Rajasthan, Bajra is grown in Jaipur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sikar, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Jaipur and Jalore districts.

First place in the world

India is at first place in Bajra production in the world.


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