Major groundnut producing state: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Major groundnut producing state:
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. Bihar
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Gujarat leads in groundnut (peanut) production.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Agriculture in India

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