Which crop occupies the largest area under cultivation in Telangana?

Rice
Cotton
Maize
Jowar

The correct answer is A) Rice.

Rice is the most important crop in Telangana, accounting for over 40% of the state’s cultivated area. It is grown in both the kharif (rainy) and rabi (winter) seasons. The main rice-growing areas are the Godavari and Krishna river valleys.

Cotton is the second most important crop in Telangana, accounting for over 20% of the state’s cultivated area. It is grown in the kharif season. The main cotton-growing areas are the Rayalaseema and Telangana regions.

Maize is the third most important crop in Telangana, accounting for over 10% of the state’s cultivated area. It is grown in both the kharif and rabi seasons. The main maize-growing areas are the Telangana and Rayalaseema regions.

Jowar is the fourth most important crop in Telangana, accounting for over 5% of the state’s cultivated area. It is grown in the kharif season. The main jowar-growing areas are the Telangana and Rayalaseema regions.

Other important crops grown in Telangana include sorghum, bajra, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables.