Question

Which of the following states of India is often called as "Food Mine" of the country?
1. Kerala
2. Maharashtra
3. Haryana
4. Telangana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Haryana

The correct answer is Haryana.

• Haryana is often called the “Food Mine” of the country.
  • About 80% of the population of the state is agriculture-dependent, directly or indirectly.
  • Haryana is self-sufficient in producing food grains and is also a major contributor of food grains in meeting the needs of other states of the country.
  • The world-famous Basmati Rice is produced here in abundance.
  • The major cereals produced in the state include wheat, rice, maize and bajra.

• Some facts about Haryana
  • The state of Haryana was carved out from Punjab in 1966.
  • The population density of Haryana is 577.
  • The sex ratio of Haryana is 877 (according to the 2011 census).
  • The literacy rate is 75.5%.
  • State bird- Black Francolin
  • State tree- Peepal
  • State flower- Lotus
  • State animal- Blackbuck