Which state produced the highest cotton in India in the year 2019-20?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Gujarat.
· Gujarat has consistently been the leading producer of cotton in India.
· In the year 2019-20, Gujarat contributed the highest amount of cotton production in the country, owing to its favorable climatic conditions, advanced irrigation techniques, and widespread cultivation of BT cotton, which has a high yield.
Details:
· Gujarat is known for producing around one-third of the total cotton in India, making it the top cotton-producing state.
· The state's climate, with adequate rainfall and good soil conditions, supports the growth of cotton, particularly in regions like Saurashtra.
· In the 2019-20 season, Gujarat's cotton production was estimated to be significantly higher than that of other states.
Additional Knowledge:
· BT Cotton (Bacillus Thuringiensis) is genetically modified to resist pests, and it has become widely adopted across cotton-producing states in India for better yields.