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UPSC 2003 · Q14 · Indian Economy › Agriculture & Rural Development · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. India is the original home of the cotton plant.
  2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2003 · Q23 · Indian Economy › Agriculture & Rural Development · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process.
  2. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar factories.
  3. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2
UPSC 2003 · Q64 · Indian Economy › Agriculture & Rural Development · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production.
  2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (a) Only 1