The correct answer is (c) Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 34% 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 regions in Uttar Pradesh, but the main producing areas are the districts of Mirzapur, Jaunpur, and Azamgarh. These districts are located in the eastern part of the state, and they have a favorable climate for tobacco cultivation.
The main type of tobacco grown in Uttar Pradesh is flue-cured tobacco. This type of tobacco is used to make cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco.
Tobacco cultivation is a major source of income for many farmers in Uttar Pradesh. However, tobacco is also a major health hazard, and it is estimated that over 1 million people die each year from tobacco-related diseases.
The government of Uttar Pradesh has taken some steps to reduce tobacco consumption in the state. For example, the government has banned smoking in public places, and it has increased taxes on tobacco products. However, these measures have not been very effective in reducing tobacco consumption.
The tobacco industry is a powerful lobby in Uttar Pradesh, and it has been able to resist many of the government’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption. As a result, tobacco remains a major health hazard in Uttar Pradesh.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the largest producers of tobacco in India.
(a) Karnataka is the second largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 18% of the country’s total production.
(b) Maharashtra is the third largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 16% of the country’s total production.
(d) Tamil Nadu is the fourth largest producer of tobacco in India, accounting for 12% of the country’s total production.