B.P.S.C. CDPO (Pre) 2022
In 2020, which of the following crops had the highest acreage in India?
aPulses
bCoarse cereals
cWheat
dRice (Paddy)✓ Correct
eNone of the above / More than one of the above
Explanation
In 2020, and even at present, rice has the largest area among the crops grown in India. In 2024-25, the top three rice-producing states in India were Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and West Bengal. As per 2023 data, at the global level, China ranks second after India in rice production.
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