INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

MAJOR CROP

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Which State is the largest producer of bajra?
A
Rajasthan
B
Maharashtra
C
Gujarat
D
Haryana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rajasthan is the largest producer of bajra followed by Uttar Pradesh. Ragi is a crop of dry regions and grows well on red, black, sandy, loamy and shallow black soils. Karnataka is the largest producer of ragi followed by Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rajasthan is the top producing state of Bajra followed by Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bajra is a robust crop that thrives in arid climates, high temperatures, and low soil fertility, which is why it has become such an important part of Rajasthani cuisine. Rajasthan, surprisingly, produces the most bajra, and India is the world’s greatest producer of this grain.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Rajasthan, Bajra is grown in Jaipur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sikar, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Alwar, Jaipur, and Jalore districts.

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