Which of the following states has highest area under groundnut?

A. Gujarat

B. Maharashtra

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Karnataka

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Gujarat is the highest producing state of groundnut also the area under cultivation of groundnut is also the highest in India.
Gujarat accounts for 40% of total groundnut production in the country. The groundnut crop area of the state increased to 20 lakh hectares and approximate production was around 33 lakh tons in the year 2020 - 21.