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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 37

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

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Which state is the leading producer of cotton in India, as of April 2022?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Gujarat.

  • Gujarat is the leading cotton growing State followed by Maharashtra. 
  • Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana are the major cotton producing states which produce about 65% of cotton production in the country.
  • India produce large number of varieties and hybrids, number of varieties in cultivation exceeds seventy-five. However, 98 per cent of the production is contributed by about 25 varieties.