Correct option is B
The Correct Answer is Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is known as the ‘Soyabean State’ of India because it contributes about 45% of the country’s total soybean production. This state leads in the cultivation of soybean, a Kharif crop also known as the “Golden Bean” due to its high economic and nutritional value. Soybean is mainly grown as an oilseed and is important for both food and industrial purposes.
Information Booster:
· Madhya Pradesh's agro-climatic conditions are highly suitable for soybean farming, which is why it dominates the national production.
· The top three soybean-growing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
· Soybean is an important oilseed crop and is also used in making soy products like tofu, soymilk, and soybean oil.
Additional Knowledge:
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Madhya Pradesh: Capital – Bhopal; CM – Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel.
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Maharashtra: Capital – Mumbai; CM – Eknath Shinde; Governor – Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
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Andhra Pradesh: Known as the “Rice Bowl of India”; CM – Jaganmohan Reddy; Governor – Biswabhusan Harichandan.
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Rajasthan: Capital – Jaipur; CM – Ashok Gehlot; Governor – Kalraj Mishra.