Which of the following states is a major producer of rubber?
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Kerala
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Assam
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West Bengal
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Orrisa
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Correct answer
Explanation
Kerala is the leading producer of natural rubber in India, contributing over 70 percent of the country's total production. The state's tropical climate and well-distributed rainfall provide ideal conditions for rubber cultivation. Other states like Tripura and Karnataka also produce rubber, but on a much smaller scale.