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2025-01-26 State

252.

Which Indian state recorded over 800 farmer suicides in 2024?

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Maharashtra recorded the highest number of farmer suicides in 2022, accounting for 38% of the total farmer suicides in India. The state's Marathwada region has been particularly affected, with over 800 farmer suicides recorded in 2024 alone. The crisis is attributed to a combination of factors, including debt, weather extremes, and regional disparity.