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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q78

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Which state of India is given the popular name of 'India's bread-basket'?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Punjab.

  • Punjab is called the Bread-basket of India.
  • It is called because the yield of wheat is highest in Punjab per area wise.
  • Punjab is also called the wheat bowl of India.
  • Uttar Pradesh is the largest Wheat producing state of India, followed by Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.