Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Land resources and Agriculture

Question:

Which of the following state is the largest producer of mustard and rapeseed in India?

Options:

Rajasthan

Haryana

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Rajasthan

Explanation:

Rapeseed and mustard comprise several oilseeds as rai, sarson, toria and taramira. These are subtropical crops cultivated during rabi season in north-western and central parts of India. These are frost sensitive crops and their yields fluctuate from year to year. Rajasthan contributes about one-third production while other leading producers are Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Yields of these crops are comparatively high in Haryana and Rajasthan