QuestionAgriculture / wheat
Which one of the following states in India produces largest marketable surplus of wheat?
- (a) Maharashtra
- (b) Haryana
- (c) Uttar Pradesh
- (d) Punjab
Answer: (d) Punjab
Punjab produces far more wheat than it consumes, so it gives the largest marketable surplus and the largest share of central pool procurement. UP produces the most wheat but consumes much of it.