The annual agricultural production of a product for the period 1991–92 to 1998–99 is shown in the figure given below.Which one of the following is the product in question? 1991-92 Production in lacks tons 900 Years 850 800 850 700 650 600 550 500 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99
✓ Correct answer: d) Rice
ExplanationOption (d) is correct : Rice Production for the follow- ing year in Million tonne (MT) according to Economic Survey 2000-01 was: 1991-92 – 74.68 MT 1992-93 – 72.86 MT 1993-94 – 80.30 MT 1994-95 – 81.81 MT 1995-96 – 76.98 MT 1996-97 – 81.74 MT 1997-98 – 82.53 MT 1998-99 – 86.03 MT Given data translates into the above given graph .Thus Rice is the correct answer.Rice is the staple food of India and a cornerstone of its agri- cultural economy.India is the world’s second-largest producer of rice (after China), contributing ~20% of global production.Geographic Spread :Grown predominantly in river basins and coastal plains.Top states: West Bengal, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar.Requires high rainfall (1500–3000 mm) or irrigation (e.g., Punjab’s canal systems).Crop Seasons:Kharif (monsoon season: June–November): 85% of production.Rabi (winter: November–April): Limited to irrigated regions like Tamil Nadu.62
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