Q. What is Punjab's approximate share in India's wheat and rice production?
Answer: 12.9% rice, 14.8% wheat
Notes: Punjab produces about 12.89% of India's rice and 14.82% of its wheat. Despite having only 6.40% and 11.57% of total cultivated area for rice and wheat respectively, Punjab is termed as India’s 'granary' due to its high productivity and mechanised agriculture.[Punjab Economic Survey 2023-24]
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