Q. Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched?
I. Kerala: Tapioca
II. Maharashtra: Cotton
III. W. Bengal: Jute
IV. Gujarat: Groundnut
Select the correct answer using the codes given Below:
Codes: (UPSC Prelims 2006)
Answer:
II, III and IV
Notes: Tapioca is cultivated in an area of 0.21 million ha in India, with a total production of 7.74 million tonnes. This tuber crop is largely cultivated in Tamil Nadu (64%).