Groundnut is major crop in
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Gujarat
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Tamil Nadu
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat is India's largest groundnut producer, accounting for about 40% of national production. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are also major groundnut-growing states, particularly in their coastal and rain-fed areas. Maharashtra does grow some groundnut but is not among the top three producers by volume.
To answer this question, we need to have knowledge about the major groundnut-producing states in India. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Gujarat - This option is correct because Gujarat is one of the major groundnut-producing states in India. It has favorable climatic conditions and suitable soil for groundnut cultivation.
Option B) Tamil Nadu - This option is incorrect because Tamil Nadu is not a major groundnut-producing state in India. Other crops like rice, sugarcane, and cotton are more commonly grown in Tamil Nadu.
Option C) Maharashtra - This option is incorrect because Maharashtra is not a major groundnut-producing state in India. Maharashtra is known for the production of crops like sugarcane, rice, and wheat.
Option D) Andhra Pradesh - This option is correct because Andhra Pradesh is one of the major groundnut-producing states in India. It has a significant area under groundnut cultivation and favorable agro-climatic conditions for its growth.
The correct answer is A, B, D. These options are correct because Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are major groundnut-producing states in India.