Give the geographical conditions necessary for the growth of groundnuts. Name its leading producer.

The geographical conditions necessary for the growth of groundnuts are:

1. Well drained light sandy loams, red and black soils are well suited for its cultivation.
2. It grows well with temperature ranging between 20° C to 25° C.
3. Warm and dry weather is important at ripening stage.
4. It needs a rainfall of 50 to 70 cm.

Gujarat is the leading producer of Groundnut in India.