Question

Which of the following is the largest wheat producing state in India?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Punjab

Answer 1

Hint Wheat is the main cereal crop in India. The total area of ​​crops in the country is approximately 29.8 million hectares. The country’s wheat production has increased significantly from 75.81 million metric tons in 2006-07 to 94.88 million metric tons in 2011-12, a record high.

Solution
The latest wheat production data provided by the Bureau of Agriculture this year showed that the state’s wheat production
was 35.719 million tons, an increase of about 7.5 million tons over the previous year. "In terms of wheat production, 2017-18 is a year of hope for farmers in the state," said Amit Mohan, chief secretary of agriculture, adding: "Compared with previous years Not only has output increased, but productivity has also increased." Productivity increased from 35.38 quintals per hectare last year to 36.50 quintals per hectare this time. Yields and productivity are high, but the sown area has decreased this year. The total sown area of ​​wheat in 2016-17 was 97.86 billion hectares, while the sown area was 98.85 billion hectares. Wheat is one of the most important crops in India and is grown in large areas in the country. India ranks second in the world's wheat production. During 2013-2014, wheat production exceeded 95 million tons. What is an important rabi crop, planted from September to December, and harvested from February to May. Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh is the largest wheat producer, accounting for more than 34% of India’s total wheat production. It has the largest wheat area. It grows almost everywhere in the state. But most concentrated in the west. India's wheat production in the upcoming 2015-16 season will remain elevated, due to favourable weather and the increase in the Minimum Support Price for the grain. The government is in the process of reforming the Food Corporation of India in order to improve efficiency and increase private participation in the grain marketing system and improve efficiency. This brightens the outlook for India's wheat sector in the long term.
India's 2015-16 wheat crop is off to a good start. Due to favorable weather and the increase in minimum grain prices, India’s wheat production will continue to increase in the upcoming 2015-16 season. The government is reforming Indian food companies to improve efficiency and increase private participation in the grain marketing system and improve efficiency. In the long run, this will improve the prospects of the Indian wheat industry. India’s 2015-16 wheat crop is off to a good start and the planting work is progressing smoothly.

So the correct answer is C

Note
 About half of the planting has been completed. The government reported that the planting area reached 16.2 million hectares, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%. In comparison, 30.6 million were harvested in 2013-14. Wheat production in 2015-16 will continue to increase, extending the abnormal harvest period since 2012-13.