Indian States Leading in Production

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Which state is the largest producer of wind energy as of 2025 statistics?

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Gujarat (correct)
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra

West Bengal is a major producing state for both jute and rice.

True (A)

Which state ranks first in nuclear power generation in India?

Tamil Nadu

As of the provided information, India plans to increase its total generation capacity by ______% by 2029.

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Match the crop with its primary producing state:

<p>Sugarcane = Uttar Pradesh Coffee = Karnataka Tea = Assam Rubber = Kerala</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following minerals is primarily found in Odisha?

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The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) is the largest nuclear power plant in India.

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Which state is a major producer of Bajara?

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Jharkhand is a significant producer of ______.

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Approximately what percentage of India's total electricity generation is contributed by nuclear power?

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Flashcards

Cotton production

Gujarat is the leading producer of cotton in India.

Jute production

West Bengal is the primary region for jute cultivation in India.

Sugarcane Production

Uttar Pradesh leads in sugarcane production in India.

Nuclear Power

Tamil Nadu ranks first in nuclear power generation in India.

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Nuclear Reactors

India operates twenty four nuclear reactors.

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Wind Energy Production

Gujarat is the largest producer of wind energy, with 12368 MW.

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Solar Energy Production

Rajasthan is the leading producer of solar energy in India, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka

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Coal Production

Jharkhand is a prominent coal-producing state, followed by Odisha

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Odisha's Minerals

Odisha is a mineral-rich state known for its iron ore, manganese, and bauxite deposits.

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Nuclear Plants

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is in Tamil Nadu. Tarapur Atomic Power Station is in Maharashtra.

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Study Notes

  • Crop and its leading state of production:
    • Cotton: Gujarat
    • Jute: West Bengal
    • Sugarcane: Uttar Pradesh
    • Tea: Assam
    • Coffee: Karnataka
    • Rubber: Kerala
    • Mustard: Uttar Pradesh
    • Groundnut: Gujarat
    • Soybean: Madhya Pradesh
    • Rice: West Bengal
    • Wheat: Uttar Pradesh
    • Jowar: Maharashtra
    • Bajara: Rajasthan
    • Nagali: Karnataka
    • Pulses: Madhya Pradesh

Mineral Production by State

  • Iron ore, Manganese and Bauxite: Odisha
  • Copper: Madhya Pradesh

Wind Energy (2025 statistics)

  • Gujarat is the largest producer at 12368 MW
  • Tamil Nadu produces 11317.24 MW
  • Karnataka produces 6724.37 MW
  • Maharashtra produces 5216.38 MW

Other Energy Sources

  • Coal: Jharkhand, followed by Odisha
  • Petroleum: Rajasthan
  • Natural gas: Assam
  • Solar Energy: Rajasthan, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka
  • Nuclear Energy: Tamil Nadu is ranked first in nuclear power generation

Nuclear Power in India

  • India operates 24 nuclear reactors across 7 nuclear power plants

  • Nuclear energy contributes about 3% to India's total electricity generation

  • India ranks 8th globally in nuclear power generation

  • India plans to increase the total generation capacity by 70% by 2029, including 7 new reactors

  • Largest nuclear power plant: Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu

  • Oldest nuclear power plant: Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) in Maharashtra with a capacity of 320 MW

  • Biogas: Maharashtra

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