Q. What is the share of cereal crops in Punjab’s total cultivated land in 2022-23?
Answer:
86.4%
Notes: In 2022-23, 86.4% of Punjab’s cultivated land was under food grains (mainly cereals). Wheat and rice dominate due to assured returns. Cotton accounts for 3.15%, while sugarcane and fruits cover about 1% each. The share of maize and oilseeds has declined steadily in the state.