Q. Which Indian state is the largest producer of jute?
Answer: West Bengal
Notes: West Bengal contributes over 60% of India's jute production. In 2021-22, it produced 8,182.95 thousand bales of jute. The state's jute cultivation covers approximately 4.183 lakh hectares. West Bengal is consistently ranked first in jute output among Indian states, and its jute industry is centered around the Hooghly River. Bihar and Assam hold the subsequent ranks in jute production by volume.
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