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UPSC Prelims 2000 · Agriculture · Crops and Where They Grow
The correct sequence in decreasing order of the four sugarcane producing states in India is
- (a) Maharashtra, UP, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
- (b) UP, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
- (c) Maharashtra, UP, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
- (d) UP, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
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Answer: (b) UP, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
UP > Maharashtra > Tamil Nadu > Andhra (in 2000).
Why the others are wrong
(a) Puts Maharashtra first — UP produces the most cane.
(c) Puts Maharashtra first.
(d) Puts Andhra above Tamil Nadu.
The trap
Maharashtra makes the most SUGAR in some years (higher recovery); UP grows the most CANE.
🔒 Sugarcane: UP > Maharashtra > Karnataka. Sugar output: Maharashtra and UP swap the top spot.
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