Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?
- ANorth-western India and Gangetic West Bengal
- BNorth-western and Western IndiaCorrect
- CWestern and Southern India
- DPlains of Northern India
Explanation
The correct answer is B because North western and Western India together account for the bulk of India s cotton production. This region includes the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Gujarat and Maharashtra are consistently the top two producers due to the presence of black soil, which is ideal for cotton cultivation. Additionally, the irrigated tracts of Punjab and Haryana in the North west also contribute significantly to the total output. Other options are incorrect as the Gangetic West Bengal and the Northern plains outside the cotton belt are not major producers.
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