Geography PYQ 203 of 587 · Crops & Animal Husbandry · Kharif Crops

In 2020, which of the following crops had the highest acreage in India?

  1. APulses
  2. BCoarse cereals
  3. CWheat
  4. DRice (Paddy)
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

B.P.S.C. CDPO (Pre) 2022

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Correct answer: (d) Rice (Paddy)

Explanation

In 2020, and even at present, rice has the largest area among the crops grown in India. In 2024-25, the top three rice-producing states in India were Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and West Bengal. As per 2023 data, at the global level, China ranks second after India in rice production.

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