Crop Production in India 2023-24
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Which state produced the highest amount of wheat in million tonnes?

  • Uttar Pradesh (correct)
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • What was the per cent share of rice production from Telangana?

  • 15.39%
  • 12.17% (correct)
  • 10.15%
  • 11.06%
  • Which oilseed had the highest production in Rajasthan?

  • Soyabean
  • Sunflower
  • Rapeseed & Mustard (correct)
  • Groundnut
  • How much sugarcane was produced in Uttar Pradesh?

    <p>205.56 million tonnes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state had the largest production of jute and mesta?

    <p>West Bengal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop had a major production in Madhya Pradesh among foodgrains?

    <p>Wheat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following had the least cumulative per cent share of production?

    <p>Tur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state produced the most grams among the three largest producing states?

    <p>Madhya Pradesh (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Rice Production in Telangana

    Telangana produced 16.63 million tonnes of rice in 2023-24, which constitutes 12.17% of all India rice production.

    Wheat Production in Punjab

    Punjab produced 17.78 million tonnes of wheat in 2023-24, representing 15.75% of India's total wheat production.

    Oilseed Production in Gujarat

    Gujarat produced 7.19 million tonnes of oilseeds in 2023-24, accounting for 18.15% of all India oilseeds.

    Sugarcane Production in Uttar Pradesh

    Uttar Pradesh's sugarcane production in 2023-24 was 205.56 million tonnes, representing 46.45% of total sugarcane production in India.

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    Groundnut Production in Gujarat

    Gujarat accounts for a substantial portion of India's groundnut production (45.12%) with a production of 4.64 million tonnes in 2023-24.

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    Cotton Production in Maharashtra

    Maharashtra produced 8.05 million bales (170 kg each) of cotton in 2023-24, representing 24.74% of India's cotton production.

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    Jute Production in West Bengal

    West Bengal's production of jute and mesta in 2023-24 was 7.87 million tonnes which is the majority (80.97%).

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    Maize Production in Karnataka

    Karnataka produced 5.49 million tonnes of maize in 2023-24, constituting 15.39% of total maize production in India.

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    Study Notes

    Crop Production in India (2023-24)

    • Foodgrains:

      • Rice production highest in Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Telangana and Uttar Pradesh combined account for a significant share of the country's rice production.
      • Wheat production leads in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab. These three states have the largest wheat production shares.
      • Maize production is highest in Karnataka, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. These states collectively dominate the Maize production.
      • Total Nutri/Coarse Cereals production is largest in Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh in combined totals.
      • Significant Tur production in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
      • Major gram production in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra, combining for the largest share.
      • Total pulses highest in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra.
      • Total foodgrains production highest in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.
    • Oilseeds:

      • Groundnut production is led by Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
      • Rapeseed & Mustard production is largest in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
      • Soyabean accounts for high production in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
      • Sunflower production is largest in Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Haryana.
      • Total Oilseeds production leads in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
      • Sugarcane production highest in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
      • Cotton production is prominent in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
      • Jute & mesta are produced largely in West Bengal, Bihar, and Assam.
    • Important Notes:

      • Data is for 2023-24.
      • Production figures are in million tonnes.
      • Percentages are based on the total Indian production for each crop.
      • Data includes 3rd Advance Estimates.
      • Rabi and Summer seasons are now separated in the data.

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    Test your knowledge about the crop production landscape in India for the year 2023-24. This quiz covers the leading states for food grains such as rice, wheat, maize, and pulses, highlighting the contributions of each region. Explore the important statistics and trends in oilseed production as well.

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