WBCS.LIVE practice question

West Bengal produces _____ of the rice produced in India.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 10 %
  2. 15 %
  3. 20 %
  4. 25 %

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 15 %

Explanation: The correct answer is B. 15%. West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India, contributing about 15% of the country’s total rice output. The state has favourable Agro-climatic conditions for rice cultivation, including fertile alluvial soil, abundant water supply, and a long growing season. Major rice-producing districts include East Burdwan (highest), Murshidabad, and Medinipur.