Which of the following countries is the second largest cotton producer in the world as of October 2020?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. India.
- The top two cotton producers, India and China, contribute approximately 45-50 percent of the world's production, while the top four producers comprise 70-75 percent of global cotton production.
- Currently, India is the world's leading producer of cotton, surpassing China recently.
- The United States is the leading global exporter of cotton, exporting three-fourths of its crop with China as the top buyer.