Which crop is Telangana the leading producer of in India?

Rice
Cotton
Sugarcane
Jute

The correct answer is B) Cotton.

Telangana is the leading producer of cotton in India. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 10.4 million bales of cotton, accounting for 23% of India’s total cotton production. The state has a favorable climate for cotton cultivation, with long, hot summers and well-distributed rainfall. The soil in Telangana is also well-suited for cotton cultivation, as it is rich in organic matter and has good drainage.

Cotton is a major cash crop in Telangana, and it is a major source of employment for the state’s rural population. The cotton industry in Telangana is worth an estimated ₹10,000 crore ($1.3 billion). The state has a number of cotton mills, which process the cotton into yarn and fabric. The cotton industry is a major contributor to Telangana’s economy, and it is a major source of employment for the state’s population.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Rice is not the leading crop produced in Telangana. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 5.8 million tonnes of rice, accounting for 6% of India’s total rice production.
  • Sugarcane is not the leading crop produced in Telangana. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 1.2 million tonnes of sugarcane, accounting for 1% of India’s total sugarcane production.
  • Jute is not the leading crop produced in Telangana. In 2020-21, Telangana produced 0.1 million tonnes of jute, accounting for 0.2% of India’s total jute production.