Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Maharashtra.
· According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) report for 2020-2021, Maharashtra holds the first rank in grape production in India. The state is known for its high-quality grapes and contributes significantly to both domestic markets and exports.
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· Maharashtra is the largest grape-producing state in India, with a significant share in exports, especially of Thompson Seedless and other varieties.
· Karnataka also produces grapes but ranks lower compared to Maharashtra.
· Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are not major grape-producing states.