Which of the following states leads in sunflower cultivation?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Karnataka.
- Karnataka is the major producer of sunflowers in the country followed by Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Orissa and Tamil Nadu.
- Karnataka produces 3.04 lakh tonnes from an area of 7.94 lakh hectares.
- Sunflower is one of the fastest-growing oilseed crops in India popularly known as ''Surajmukhi''.