Andhra Pradesh is a leading producer of which crop in India?

Rice
Wheat
Sugarcane
Cotton

The correct answer is: a) Rice

Andhra Pradesh is a leading producer of rice in India. It is the second-largest producer of rice in India, after Punjab. In 2020-21, Andhra Pradesh produced 10.5 million tonnes of rice, accounting for 12.5% of India’s total rice production.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Wheat is not a major crop in Andhra Pradesh. In 2020-21, Andhra Pradesh produced 2.5 million tonnes of wheat, accounting for 3.1% of India’s total wheat production.
  • Sugarcane is not a major crop in Andhra Pradesh. In 2020-21, Andhra Pradesh produced 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane, accounting for 1.9% of India’s total sugarcane production.
  • Cotton is not a major crop in Andhra Pradesh. In 2020-21, Andhra Pradesh produced 0.5 million tonnes of cotton, accounting for 0.6% of India’s total cotton production.
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