The correct answer is (a) Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 32% of the country’s total production. The state has a long history of tobacco cultivation, and it is estimated that over 2 million people are employed in the tobacco industry in Uttar Pradesh.
Tobacco is grown in a variety of agro-climatic zones in Uttar Pradesh, including the plains, the hills, and the terai region. The main varieties of tobacco grown in the state are flue-cured Virginia, burley, and oriental tobacco.
Tobacco cultivation is a major source of income for farmers in Uttar Pradesh. However, the tobacco industry has also been criticized for its negative impact on the environment and public health.
The other options are incorrect because:
(b) Karnataka is the second largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 18% of the country’s total production.
(c) Andhra Pradesh is the third largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 16% of the country’s total production.
(d) Gujarat is the fourth largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 14% of the country’s total production.