Question

Which among the following is the largest sugarcane producing State of India?
1. Maharashtra
2. Karnataka
3. Gujarat
4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Uttar Pradesh

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.

• Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of Sugarcane in India.
• Uttar Pradesh produces about 135.64 Million Ton sugarcane in a year.
• Sugarcane is a long duration, high water (750-1200 mm range rainfall required), and a high nutrient demanding crop.
• It is a type of grass.

• The motherland of Sugarcane is Brazil.
• Brazil is the leading producer of sugarcane in the world.
• The sugarcane research center is located in Coimbatore.
• It shifts from North to South India.
• It is the most irrigated crop.