In which one of the following States is jute not significantly cultiva

In which one of the following States is jute not significantly cultivated ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Assam” option2=”West Bengal” option3=”Odisha” option4=”Andhra Pradesh” correct=”option4″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2019

Jute is not significantly cultivated in Andhra Pradesh. Jute is primarily grown in the eastern parts of India which receive heavy rainfall and have alluvial soils. The major jute-producing states in India are West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, and Meghalaya. West Bengal accounts for the largest share of jute production in India.

Jute cultivation is concentrated in specific regions of India based on suitable climate and soil conditions.

Andhra Pradesh is a major producer of various crops like rice, sugarcane, cotton, tobacco, and groundnut, but not jute. Jute requires high temperatures, heavy rainfall (150-200 cm), and high humidity.

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