Question

which state in India has the highest consumption of chemical fertilizers

Answer 1

Among the major states, the per-hectare consumption is more than 100 kg in West Bengal (122 kg), Haryana (167 kg), Punjab(184 kg), Uttar Pradesh and Uttaranchal (127 kg), Andhra Pradesh (138 kg) and Tamil Nadu(112 kg). In the remaining states, the consumption per hectare is lower than the all-India average.

Answer 2

Answer:

Punjab is the state in India that has the highest consumption of chemical fertilizers.

Explanation:

• Punjab state consumes about 9% of the total fertilizers in India and is the largest consumer on per unit area basis at 190.1 kg/ha of gross cropped area.
• The pattern of consumption of fertilizers in Punjab is similar to other states of India.
• This has helped Punjab to reach to a level where the higher use inputs increases productivity marginally.
• Other states like Haryana, UP, Andra pradesh, west bengal and UP also uses fertilizers in good amount.

So,

Punjab is the state in India that has the highest consumption of chemical fertilizers.

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