(b) Uttar Pradesh is the highest sugarcane producing state having area about 22.77 Lakh ha with the production of 135.64 Million Ton whereas Maharashtra covers about 9.4 lakh hectare area with the production of 61.32 Million Ton. Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar which contributes about 34% of sugar in the country followed by Uttar Pradesh. Most of the sugar factories of Maharashtra belong to the cooperative sector. Hence, both statements are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).