Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following sequences is correct in the context of three largest wheat producing states?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab”.
Top Wheat Producing States: Uttar Pradesh > Madhya Pradesh > Punjab > Haryana.

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