Question
With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five Year, consider the following statements :
1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.
3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane
4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
1. Statement 1 is correct. The area under rice cultivation is the highest among the Kharif crops in India. Rice is a major staple crop in many regions of the country.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The area under the cultivation of jowar (sorghum) may vary, but it is not necessarily more than that of oilseeds. The comparison between jowar and oilseeds is not mentioned.
3. Statement 3 is correct. The area of cotton cultivation is generally more than that of sugarcane during the Kharif season in India. Cotton is a widely grown cash crop in many states.
4. Statement 4 is not mentioned. There is no information provided regarding the steady decrease in the area under sugarcane cultivation in the last five years.