Question

Which state of India is the largest producer of chilli and turmeric?
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. West Bengal
4. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Andhra Pradesh

The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

• CHILLI PRODUCTION IN INDIA
  • India is the leading producer of spices in the world with around 36% share in global chilli production.
  • In India, Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of Chilli with a 57% share in total production.
  • It contributes about 26% of the total area under Chilli.
  • Guntur, Krishna, and Prakasham are the major chilly growing districts in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Guntur's contribution to the total chilli production in the state is around 30%.

• The three major spices produced in India are chilli, turmeric, and garlic.
• Malaysia is the largest importer of Indian chilli.
• TURMERIC PRODUCTION IN INDIA
  • India's share in total turmeric production in the world is more than 80%.
  • In India, Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of Turmeric followed by Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Karnataka, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala.
  • The main varieties of turmeric are - Alleppey and Madras (Perianadan).
  • ​Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of food grains (rice, wheat, maize, millet, gram, peas, and lentils), sugarcane, and milk in the country.
  • West Bengal is the largest producer of rice and jute in the country.
  • Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar, jowar, cashew nuts, grapes, and onion.