Rubber is NOT a major cultivation of which of the following states of India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Punjab

• Rubber is a tropical plantation crop that requires hot and humid climate with heavy rainfall (more than 200 cm annually) and well-drained laterite soil.

• It is mainly grown in the southern and northeastern states of India, such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Meghalaya.

• Kerala alone accounts for over 75% of India's rubber production.

• Punjab, located in the north-western plains, has a semi-arid to subtropical climate, which is unsuitable for rubber cultivation.

Information Booster:
• Kerala – Largest rubber producing state in India.
• Tamil Nadu – Favourable climate in areas like Kanyakumari supports rubber.
• Meghalaya – Increasing cultivation due to similar climatic conditions.
• Punjab – Known for wheat, rice, and cotton; not suitable for rubber.
• Rubber Board of India is headquartered in Kottayam, Kerala.
• Rubber cultivation supports the tyre and manufacturing industries in India.