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:
- AI, II and III
- BI, II and IV
- CI, III and IV
- DII, III and IVCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because while all four states are major producers of the crops listed, the standard classification in competitive examinations often prioritizes the primary commercial crops for which these states are national leaders.
Maharashtra is a top producer of cotton, trailing only slightly behind Gujarat. West Bengal is the leading producer of jute in India. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in the country. While Kerala does produce tapioca, it is often treated as a secondary food crop compared to the major industrial and commercial impact of the crops listed in pairs II, III, and IV. Therefore, the combination of Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Gujarat with their respective commercial crops forms the most definitive set of major agricultural associations.
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