Which Indian state is the largest producer of natural rubber?
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Assam
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Correct answer
Explanation
Kerala is the largest producer of natural rubber in India, accounting for over 85% of the country's total rubber production. This is due to its ideal tropical climate with high rainfall and humidity in the Western Ghats region, particularly in districts like Kottayam. Rubber cultivation requires specific climatic conditions that Kerala's terrain provides abundantly.