Multiple choice

For which of the following crops does India have the largest cultivated area in the world?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Pulses

  4. Cotton
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Explanation

India has the largest area under rice cultivation in the world, covering approximately 44 million hectares. Rice is the staple food crop for a majority of the Indian population and is grown in diverse agro-climatic zones across the country. While India also produces significant amounts of wheat, pulses, and cotton, rice cultivation area remains the largest globally.

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