Correct Answer: Odisha

Solution : The correct answer is Odisha .

Rice serves as the primary staple food for the majority of the Indian population. India, ranking second globally after China, is a significant producer of rice. In states like Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha, three annual crops of paddy—Aus, Aman, and Boro—are cultivated. The government has implemented initiatives such as the National Food Security Mission, Hybrid Rice Seed Production, and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana to support and enhance rice cultivation in the country.