Other Plantation Crops

Total Questions: 23

11. Which state is the largest producer of 'Tobacco' in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh
Solution:Among the given States, when the question was asked, Uttar Pradesh was the largest producer of tobacco, According to the 2020-21 data leading tobacco-producing States are as follows:- Gujarat > Andhra Pradesh > Uttar Pradesh > Karnataka. Tobacco was introduced to India by the Portuguese in 1508. Primarily used for smoking, tobacco also plays a role in insecticide production, offering high returns to farmers.

Globally, tobacco stands as one of the most economically vital agricultural crops. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant crop with a short growing period, suitable for soils where other crops may not be profitable.

In India, tobacco is cultivated on 0.45 million hectares, accounting for 0.27% of the net cultivated area, and yields approximately 750 million kilograms of tobacco leaf. India is the 2nd largest producer of tobacco in the world after China.

India is the 4th largest producer of FCV tobacco in the world after China, Brazil and Zimbabwe. India is the 2nd largest exporter of unmanufactured tobacco (quantity terms) after Brazil.

12. Which State is the largest producer of tobacco in India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:Among the given States, when the question was asked, Uttar Pradesh was the largest producer of tobacco, According to the 2020-21 data leading tobacco-producing States are as follows:- Gujarat > Andhra Pradesh > Uttar Pradesh > Karnataka. Tobacco was introduced to India by the Portuguese in 1508. Primarily used for smoking, tobacco also plays a role in insecticide production, offering high returns to farmers.

Globally, tobacco stands as one of the most economically vital agricultural crops. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant crop with a short growing period, suitable for soils where other crops may not be profitable. In India, tobacco is cultivated on 0.45 million hectares, accounting for 0.27% of the net cultivated area, and yields approximately 750 million kilograms of tobacco leaf.

India is the 2nd largest producer of tobacco in the world after China. India is the 4th largest producer of FCV tobacco in the world after China, Brazil and Zimbabwe. India is the 2nd largest exporter of unmanufactured tobacco (quantity terms) after Brazil.

13. Which of the following state of India has the largest area (2010) under tobacco cultivation? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh
Solution:

Andhra Pradesh had the largest area under tobacco cultivation in 2010. According to 2020-21 data, four states with the largest area under tobacco cultivation are - Gujarat (170.45 thousand hectare), Karnataka (71 thousand hectare), Andhra Pradesh (61 thousand hectare) and Uttar Pradesh (25 thousand hectare).

14. The largest Coconut producing state in India is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala
Solution:Kerala was the leading producer of coconut in India. According to 2021-22 (3rd A.E.) data Kerala is the leading producer of coconut and Karnataka is now at second place in terms of coconut production. Tamil Nadu comes at the third position in this regard.

15. Which one of the following states of India is the largest producer of coconut? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Kerala
Solution:

According to data for the year 2021-22 (3rd A.E.), provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, three largest producers of coconut are -

StatePercentage
Kerala36.00%
Karnataka28.00%
Tamil Nadu21.00%

16. Among the following spices, India is a leading producer of- [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

1. Black-Pepper

2. Cardamom

3. Cloves

4. Ginger

Select the correct answer from the following code:

 

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:Among the given spices, India led in the production of Black- pepper and ginger when this question was asked, whereas leading producer of cardamom is Guatemala and leading producer of cloves is Indonesia. Therefore, none of the given code is correct. According to the figures of 2021-22 India is the second largest producer of Black Pepper after Vietnam

17. Which of the following states is not known for the production of cardamom? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) Odisha
Solution:According to the figures of 2021-22 (Final) Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the leading producers of cardamom while Odisha is not known for cardamom (Small). It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is popularly known as Queen of Spices. It is native to the evergreen rain forests of Western Ghats in South India.

It is cultivated mainly in the Southern States viz; Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Growth of cardamom is enhanced, when planted in humus rich soils with low to medium available phosphorus and medium to high available potassium. It is used as a flavoring agent and drug in traditional medicine.

18. Kerala state is famous in the world for cultivating: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (c) Spices
Solution:Kerala is famous for its spices from ancient times. India produces about 75 of the 109 varieties which are listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The most produced and exported spices are pepper, cardamom, chilli, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, celery, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, nutmeg & mace, curry powder, spice oils and oleoresins. Out of these spices, chilli, cumin, turmeric, ginger and coriander make up about 76% of the total production.

The largest spice-producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

19. The state known as 'garden of spices' is - [U.P.P.C.S (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (b) Kerala
Solution:Due to the cultivation of several spices, Kerala is known as the 'garden of spices'. According to data for 2021-22 (3rd AE), the leading producer of spices is Madhya Pradesh. India produces about 75 of the 109 varieties which are listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The most produced and exported spices are pepper, cardamom, chilli, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, celery, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, nutmeg & mace, curry powder, spice oils and oleoresins.

Out of these spices, chilli, cumin, turmeric, ginger and coriander make up about 76% of the total production. The largest spice-producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

20. A state known to be as 'Spice Garden' is - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Kerala
Solution:Due to the cultivation of several spices, Kerala is known as the 'garden of spices'. According to data for 2021-22 (3rd AE), the leading producer of spices is Madhya Pradesh. India produces about 75 of the 109 varieties which are listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The most produced and exported spices are pepper, cardamom, chilli, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, celery, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, nutmeg & mace, curry powder, spice oils and oleoresins.

Out of these spices, chilli, cumin, turmeric, ginger and coriander make up about 76% of the total production. The largest spice-producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.