Question

Which is the largest sugarcane producing state in South India?

• A. Andhra Pradesh
• B. Odisha
• C. Tamil Nadu
• D. Maharashtra

Hint:

Maharashtra = overall leader in India, Tamil Nadu = leader in South India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall South Indian agriculture.
Sugarcane is grown extensively in Tamil Nadu due to favorable tropical climate and irrigation from rivers like Cauvery.
Step 2: Compare states.
- Andhra Pradesh: Produces sugarcane, but not the largest in South.
- Odisha: More focused on rice cultivation.
- Tamil Nadu: Leading state in South India for sugarcane.
- Maharashtra: India’s largest overall producer, but it is a western state, not South India.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (C) Tamil Nadu.