Indian Geography UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion (A): Punjab is an important exporter of rice.
Reason (R): This state leads in production of rice.

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: A is true but R is false

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A is true but R is false”.

West Bengal is the largest rice-producing state in India.

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