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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 29

SSC CHSL - 5th July 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q29

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Which of the following states is the biggest Jute producer in India?

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. West Bengal

Which of the following states is the biggest Jute producer in India?

West Bengal

Jute production:    
  • The cultivation of jute in India is mainly confined to the eastern region of the country.
  • The jute crop is grown in nearly 83 districts of seven states - West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, and Meghalaya.
  • West Bengal alone accounts for over 50 per cent of raw jute production.
  • The leading world's jute producing countries are India, Bangladesh, China, and Thailand.
  • India is the world's largest producer of raw jute and jute goods, contributing to over 50 per cent and 40 per cent respectively of global production.