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Q. Which state records the highest chemical fertilizer consumption per hectare in India?
Answer: Punjab
Notes: Punjab registered the highest fertilizer consumption per hectare at 247.61 kg in 2023-24. The state follows an intensive rice-wheat cropping pattern, leading to higher input usage. The national average fertilizer consumption was 139.81 kg per hectare during the same period. Punjab’s agriculture is characterized by high productivity but faces challenges regarding soil health due to this excessive input application.
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