As per Bernier, which city surpassed Egypt in terms of production of rice, corn, silk, cotton, etc?

Bengal

The correct answer is Option 1 - Bengal

Bengal, as mentioned by Bernier surpassed Egypt in terms of the production of rice, corn, silk, cotton, etc.

Read this excerpt from Bernier’s description of both agriculture and craft production:

It is important to observe, that of this vast tract of country, a large portion is extremely fertile; the large kingdom of Bengale (Bengal), for instance, surpassing Egypt itself, not only in the production of rice, corn, and other necessaries of life, but of innumerable articles of commerce which are not cultivated in Egypt; such as silks, cotton, and indigo. There are also many parts of the Indies, where the population is sufficiently abundant, and the land pretty well tilled; and where the artisan, although naturally indolent, is yet compelled by necessity or otherwise to employ himself in manufacturing carpets, brocades, embroideries, gold and silver cloths, and the various sorts of silk and cotton goods, which are used in the country or exported abroad.