The second largest producer of groundnut is

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Answer 1

Rajasthan is correct answer.

Key Points

Rajasthan is the second largest producer with Jodhpur, Jalore, Barmer and Jaisalmer districts contributing most to output. Alluvial soils and availability of water resources aid production.

Additional Information

Gujarat is a leading producer of groundnuts, producing 1 to 3.5 million tonnes annually.
After China, India is the world's second largest producer of groundnuts.
Groundnut is the most important oilseed in India, accounting for 25% of total oilseed production.
Groundnut is mostly sown as a Kharif crop from June to September, with 75% of the yield produced.