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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state is known as “Sugar Bowl of India"?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Andhra Pradesh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Therefore, the answer is option ‘b’ Uttar Pradesh. Note: Sugarcane is a leading cash crop of India that is produced in many states. However, Uttar Pradesh accounts for almost 70 % of India’ sugar production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Uttar Pradesh is known as the ‘Sugar Bowl of India’. Uttar Pradesh is a supreme producer of sugarcane. It has about 38.61% share in overall sugarcane production as per the year 2013-14. Cities namely Buland Shahar, Saharanpur, Meerut, and Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh are famous for sugar cane farming.

Detailed explanation-3: -Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka together produce around 80% of the sugarcane in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Belagavi is the sugar district in Karnataka.

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