Question 4947
Which state is the highest Sorghum producing state in India?
Answer
Maharashtra
Why?
The correct answer is Maharashtra Key Points Maharashtra is the highest Sorghum producing state in India. Sorghum: Botanical name: Sorghum bicolor 2n= 20 The first hybrid of sorghum: CSH-1 (released in 1964) Native of Africa Seed rate: 10-12 kg/ha Seed rate for fodder purposes: 40-50 kg/ha Multicut fodder variety: SSG-8 High-yielding variety of Rabi sorghum: M35-1 Sorghum is called camel crop because of its resistance to drought Important Points There are two ICAR-National Research Centres (NRC) in Maharastra. The ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi was established on 18th January 1997 at Manjari, Pune. The ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate, Solapur (Maharashtra), was established on June 16, 2005 , by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research The famous Alphonso mango or Hapus is produced in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Konkan regions. Additional Information Punjab: The largest area is under the wheat crop. Assam: The world's largest producer of Muga silk is Assam. Bihar: Bhagalpur's Jardalu Mango, Katarni Dhaan (rice), Nawada's Magahi Paan and Muzaffarpur's Shahi Litchi have got GI tag has been given the GI tag Kerala: the spice capital of India . Navara rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, Malabar pepper, Monsooned Malabar coffee bean, Alleppey Green Cardamom, Pokkali Rice, and Vazhakkulam Pineapple has been given the GI tag.
