Land Resources And Agriculture

Mention with reasons principal rice producing states.

The principal rice producing states are:

(i)West Bengal (ii)Uttar Pradesh (iii)Orissa

(iv)Andhra Pradesh (v)Bihar (vi)Chattisgarh

(vii)Punjab (viii)Tamil Nadu.

Reasons:

(i)In West Bengal climate is favourable for the cultivation of rice.

(ii)Uttar Pradesh : It has fertile soils, favourable climate and irrigation facilities to grow two to three crops.

(iii)In Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu 90% of rice cropped area is irrigated.

(iv)In Orissa and Chhattisgarh adequate rainfall and irrigation facilities due to Hira Kund Project contribute to high production and large cropped area.

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