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Question

In India the largest area under rice cultivation lies in the State of-

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Orissa
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. West Bengal

Answer:

Option D: West Bengal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “West Bengal”.

West Bengal is the largest rice-producing state in India, with almost half of its arable land used for rice cultivation.

West Bengal > Uttar Pradesh > Punjab > Odisha