Question

The main basmati rice producing state of our country is
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Kerala
(D) Karnataka

Answer 1

Hint: To answer this question, we have to know about the states that are involved in the production of rice. The north Indian states are most popular in the production of basmati rice.

Complete answer: Basmati rice is an aromatic rice grain with a variety of long and slender shapes.
1. Traditionally this rice is from Indian subcontinent. This rice is mainly produced in the valleys of Indus.
2. India captures a market of 65% overseas, which leads India as a leading exporter of Basmati rice.
3. The north Indian states are most popular in the production of basmati rice.
4. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand – these states are very famous for basmati rice production.
5. Haryana produces 60 % of basmati rice.
6. 17 % of Basmati rice is produced by Uttar Pradesh.
7. Punjab produces 16 % of this rice.
8. According to the question, only Uttar Pradesh is a north Indian state and from the above information we can clearly see Uttar Pradesh contributes a huge amount in the production of Basmati.

So, for this question, the correct answer is option B. Uttar Pradesh.

                   Fig: Basmati rice

Note: Moreover, in general, West Bengal is the leading state in the production of rice in India.
After West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab is in rank 2 and 3.
Production of rice contributes a major role in the Indian economy and India is one of the largest rice producers in the world.