The correct sequence in decreasing order of the four sugarcane producing States in India is
- AMaharashtra, U.P., Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
- BU.P., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra PradeshCorrect
- CMaharashtra, U.P., Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
- DU.P., Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The correct answer is B because Uttar Pradesh is consistently the largest producer of sugarcane in India due to its vast fertile plains in the Gangetic belt and extensive irrigation facilities. Maharashtra follows as the second largest producer, benefiting from the tropical climate and cooperative sugar mill culture in the Deccan region. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh occupy the subsequent positions in this sequence. While production figures can fluctuate slightly year to year based on monsoon patterns, the historical and structural hierarchy of sugarcane production in India traditionally places Uttar Pradesh at the top, followed by Maharashtra.
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