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UPSC 1996: Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?
(a)North-western India and Gangetic West Bengal
(b)North-western and Western India
(c)Western and Southern India
(d)Plains of Northern India
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) North-western and Western India
Gujarat and Maharashtra (Western India) together with Punjab/Rajasthan (North-western India) account for the bulk of India’s cotton output, so the combined region “North-western and Western India” tops national production. Other regions listed either include low-yield areas (Gangetic West Bengal, northern plains) or omit key western states. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1996-solved-question-paper/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 73. It falls under Geography > Indian Agriculture & Land Use.
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