Question
Mention with reasons principal rice producing states.
Solution
The principal rice producing states are:
(i)West Bengal (ii)Uttar Pradesh (iii)Orissa
(iv)Andhra Pradesh (v)Bihar (vi)Chattisgarh
(vii)Punjab (viii)Tamil Nadu.
Reasons:
(i)In West Bengal climate is favourable for the cultivation of rice.
(ii)Uttar Pradesh : It has fertile soils, favourable climate and irrigation facilities to grow two to three crops.
(iii)In Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu 90% of rice cropped area is irrigated.
(iv)In Orissa and Chhattisgarh adequate rainfall and irrigation facilities due to Hira Kund Project contribute to high production and large cropped area.
