Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched?

1. Kerala – Tapioca
2. Maharashtra – Cotton
3. West Bengal – Jute
4. Gujarat – Groundnut

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. I, II and III
2. I, II and IV
3. I, III and IV
4. II, III and IV

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Maharashtra is a leading cotton producer; West Bengal is the largest producer of jute; Gujarat is important for groundnut. Tapioca is more strongly associated with Tamil Nadu than Kerala in production leadership.

Answer: (d) II, III and IV