Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Agricultural products) (Foremost producer)A. Cotton1. Madhya PradeshB. Gram2. GujaratC. Black pepper3. West BengalD. Pineapple4. KeralaCodes:
✓ Correct answer: a) A-2; B-1; C- 4; D-3
ExplanationA is correctly matched with 2 : Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India, followed by Maharashtra.It has fa- vorable black soil and climate conditions for cotton cultivation.UPSC GS Paper-I PYQs 382 B is correctly matched with 1 : Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of gram (chickpea) in India, accounting for a signifi- cant share of the total production.C is correctly matched with 4 : Kerala is known as the “Spice Garden of India” and is a major producer of black pepper.The state’s humid tropical climate is ideal for growing various spices, including black pepper.D is correctly matched with 3 : West Bengal is a major pro- ducer of pineapple, particularly in regions like Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri.179
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