Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
1. List I (Agricultural products) - List II (Foremost producer)
2. I. Cotton - A) Madhya Pradesh
3. II. Gram - B) Gujarat
4. III. Black pepper - C) West Bengal
5. IV. Pineapple - D) Kerala
A
I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
B
I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
C
I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
D
I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Match the agricultural products with their foremost producer state (relevant around 1998):
I. Cotton: Gujarat (B) has traditionally been a leading cotton producer.
II. Gram (Chickpea): Madhya Pradesh (A) is typically the largest producer of gram in India.
III. Black pepper: Kerala (D) is historically the heartland of spice production, including black pepper.
IV. Pineapple: West Bengal (C) is a major pineapple producing state in India, particularly known for its production volumes.
2. The correct matches are I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C. This corresponds to option (A).