Correct option is D
Other Major Producers: While Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer, states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu also play important roles in sugarcane cultivation, but they do not surpass Uttar Pradesh in total production.
Factors Contributing to UP's Lead: The availability of irrigation facilities from rivers like Ganga and Yamuna, coupled with a large network of sugar mills, supports the state's high sugarcane production.
Maharashtra: Produced1183.49 lakh tonnes, contributing about26.89%to the national production.
Karnataka: Produced405.42 lakh tonnes, making up8.94%of the national output.
Tamil Nadu: Produced108.46 lakh tonnes, representing2.41%of the total production.