Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#531] Consider the following statements in respect of why Uttar Pradesh is known as 'Sugar Bowl of India'? 1. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane. 2. Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of sugar mills. 3. Sugarcane is sown on the 13% of the total cultivable land in the state. Which of the following is correctly explained the fact?
Correct Answer

(A) 1 and 3

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh is called the ‘Sugar Bowl of India’ because Uttar Pradesh ranks first in the terms of production of sugarcane in the country. Sugarcane is sown on the 13% of the total cultivable land in the state.

[#532] The rank of Uttar Pradesh in the production of Barley in India is
Correct Answer

(B) 2 nd

[#533] When was 'Farmer Old Age Pension Scheme' started in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(B) 2 nd October, 2003

[#534] According to Census 2011, the sex ratio of Uttar Pradesh is
Correct Answer

(C) 912

Explanation

Solution: Sex Ratio in Uttar Pradesh is 912 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 898 per 1000 males in Uttar Pradesh.

[#535] According to Census 2011, the child sex ratio of Uttar Pradesh is
Correct Answer

(C) 902