Question

Which of the following states is the leading producer of jute products?
A)Madhya Pradesh
B)Andhra Pradesh
C)West Bengal
D)Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint :
The leading producer of jute in India is a state in the eastern region along the Bay of Bengal.
Cheap hydel power from the Damodar Valley electric grid and easy availability of coal from Raniganj coalfield has led to the concentration of jute mills in the state.

Complete answer :
After cotton, Jute is the second most important fibre crop of India. It is used to manufacture a variety of articles such as bags, ropes, strings, carpets, rugs and a lot more.
The jute crop is grown in seven states of India which are West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura and Meghalaya.
The leading producer of jute products is West Bengal. The major concentration of jute industries in West Bengal is due to the following reasons:
Many jute industries are located here because the soil of the “Ganga Brahmaputra delta” in West Bengal is suitable for the growth of jute.
West Bengal has a humid climate and rainfall up to 200 cm which is essential for the jute crop.
Due to the presence of the Hooghly River, Kolkata has enough fresh water for retting the fibre, cleaning and the dyeing processes.

Option C , is the correct answer.

Note :
India is the world's largest producer of raw jute and jute products and also the second largest exporter after Bangladesh.
In the global production of raw jute and jute products, India contributes over 50 and 40 percent respectively.
“The Damodar Valley electric grid” provides cheap hydel power and the “Raniganj coalfield” provides easy availability of coal. All this led to the concentration of jute mills in the state.