The correct answer is: C) Rice.
Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of rice in India. It accounts for about 25% of the country’s rice production. The state has a favorable climate for rice cultivation, with long, hot summers and abundant rainfall. The main rice-growing areas in Madhya Pradesh are the Chambal Valley, the Narmada Valley, and the Malwa Plateau.
Wheat is the second most important crop in Madhya Pradesh, after rice. The state produces about 10% of the country’s wheat. The main wheat-growing areas in Madhya Pradesh are the Malwa Plateau and the Bundelkhand region.
Soybeans are the third most important crop in Madhya Pradesh, after rice and wheat. The state produces about 5% of the country’s soybeans. The main soybean-growing areas in Madhya Pradesh are the Malwa Plateau and the Narmada Valley.
Sugarcane is the fourth most important crop in Madhya Pradesh, after rice, wheat, and soybeans. The state produces about 4% of the country’s sugarcane. The main sugarcane-growing areas in Madhya Pradesh are the Chambal Valley and the Narmada Valley.
Other important crops grown in Madhya Pradesh include cotton, maize, pulses, and oilseeds.