Correct Answer - Option 1 : Madhya Pradesh
The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.
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Madhya Pradesh was the major producer of soybean in India during 2018-2019.
- In the year 2019, Madhya Pradesh stood first with an area of 55.16 lakh ha under the production of Soyabean.
- It was followed by Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka with an area under the production of Soyabean of 40.11 lakh ha, 10.60 ha, 3.30 ha respectively.
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Soybean is the world’s most important seed legume.
- It contributes to 25% of the global edible oil.
- The major producers of Soyabenan are the United States of America, Brazil, Argentina, China, and India respectively.