Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

What is the correct sequence of the States in descending order in the production of sugarcane in 2013 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: U.P., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “U.P., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana”.
Uttar Pradesh > Maharashtra > Karnataka > Tamil Nadu < Andhra Prades

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