Which state in India ranks the first in milk production as per data of 2020-21?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
- Uttar Pradesh is the largest milk producing state of India. Uttar Pradesh contributes about 18% to the total milk produced in India.
- Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh are the top 5 milk producing states of India. India produced 198.4 million tonnes of milk in 2019-20, up from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15.
- According to information in the Economic Survey, India produced a total of 209.96 million tonnes of milk in 2020-21.
- India's milk production grew at a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% from 2014-15 to 2020-21.
- According to official data, per capita milk availability increased from 322 grams per day in 2014-15 to 406 grams per day in 2019-20.