Question

Which state is abundant in production of soya bean?
A)Madhya Pradesh
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Bihar
D)Rajasthan

Answer 1

Hint: Soya bean is a legume which is native to East Asia. It is grown for its bean as well as used to make soy milk, tofu and tempeh.

Complete answer: The crops grow well in hot summers and thus India is the fourth largest producer of soya bean in the world.
Let us look at the options given to us.
Option (A)Madhya Pradesh produces around 41.77million metric tonnes of soya bean every year. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra make up 89%of the soya bean produces in our country,
Option (D )Rajasthan is the second largest producer of oil seeds and along with Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh , Gujarat contribute to the rest 11% of soya bean that is produced in the country.
Option (B)Uttar pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane and comes second in the production of rice.
Bihar is the largest producer of fruits and berries like guava and litchis. It is also the largest producer of makhanas and lady fingers.

Therefore the correct answer is option (A) Madhya Pradesh.

Note: Major Soya bean producing countries in the world are United States, Brazil and Argentina
In India,presently soybean contributes 43 % to the total oilseeds and 25% to the total oil production .
One should also note that soya bean is rich in phytic acid and B vitamins. It is also an important source of protein for farm animals.Rajasthan is the second largest producer of oil seeds and along with Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh , Gujarat contribute to the rest 11% of soya bean that is produced in the country.