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UPSC Prelims 2003 · Agriculture · Crops and Where They Grow
Consider the following statements: Which of these statements is/are correct?
- India ranks first in the world in fruit production.
- India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco.
- (a) Only 1
- (b) Only 2
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
India was second in fruit output (after China) and not second in tobacco exports.
Statement by statement
1. ✗ WRONG China is the largest fruit producer; India is second.
2. ✗ WRONG India is second in tobacco production, but not second in tobacco exports (Brazil, the US and others led exports then).
Why the others are wrong
(a) Makes India first in fruit.
(b) Confuses production rank with export rank.
(c) Accepts both.
The trap
Production rank and export rank are different tables.
🔒 India: #1 milk, pulses, banana, mango; #2 fruits & vegetables, rice, wheat, sugarcane (after China/Brazil).