The correct answer is (a) Maharashtra.
Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, accounting for over 30% of the country’s total production. The state has a favorable climate for sugarcane cultivation, with long, hot summers and abundant rainfall. The soil in Maharashtra is also well-suited for sugarcane cultivation.
The main sugarcane-growing areas in Maharashtra are the western and central parts of the state. The Nashik district is the largest sugarcane-producing district in the state, followed by the Pune, Ahmednagar, and Solapur districts.
Sugarcane is an important crop for the Maharashtra economy. It provides employment to millions of people in the state, and it is a major source of revenue for the state government.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the largest producers of sugarcane in India.
(b) Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of sugarcane in India, accounting for over 20% of the country’s total production.
(c) Andhra Pradesh is the third largest producer of sugarcane in India, accounting for over 10% of the country’s total production.
(d) Madhya Pradesh is the fourth largest producer of sugarcane in India, accounting for over 8% of the country’s total production.