Which of the following is the main sugarcane-producing region in India?
A. Gangetic plains
B. Deccan plateau
C. Coastal plains
D. Himalayan foothills
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Gangetic plains (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana) account for a significant share of sugarcane production, though Maharashtra is also a major player.
Explanation:
The Indira Gandhi Canal (longest in India, ~650 km) brings water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers to transform the arid Rajasthan desert into fertile land for crops like wheat and cotton.
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