UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following States of India has the largest area (2010) under tobacco cultivation?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Andhra Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Andhra Pradesh”.

In 2024, Gujarat is the largest producer of tobacco in India, with a production volume of over 396,000 metric tons

Andhra Pradesh had the largest area under tobacco cultivation in India in 2010.

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