Production of Rice and Wheat (In millions of Tonnes) | Year | Rice | Wheat | % of Wheat to Rice | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1950-51 | 20.58 | 6.46 | 31.4 | | 1960-61 | 34.58 | 11.00 | 31.8 | | 1970-71 | 42.22 | 23.83 | 56.4 | | 1980-81 | 53.63 | 36.31 | 67.7 | | 1990-91 | 74.29 | 55.14 | 74.2 | | 1994-95 | 81.81 | 65.77 | 80.4 | | 1995-96 | 79.62 | 62.62 | 78.6 | The above table indicates the performance of India in rice and wheat production from 1950-51 to 1995-96. Which of the following conclusions arrived at from the above table would be valid? I. Record production of rice as well as wheat has been in 1994-95. II. The ratio of wheat to rice production seems to have steadily increased over 16 years. III. Wheat has not been popular among the Indian population before 1980. IV. India became self-sufficient in rice and wheat only after 1990. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:
- AI and IICorrect
- BI, II, III and IV
- CIII and IV
- DNone of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is A because statements I and II can be directly verified using the data provided in the table.
Statement I is valid because the highest production figures for both rice 81.81 and wheat 65.77 occur in the year 1994-95.
Statement II is valid because the percentage of wheat to rice production shows a consistent upward trend from 1950-51 31.4 percent to 1994-95 80.4 percent. While there is a slight dip in 1995-96, the general observation of a steady increase over the long term specifically the 16 years spanning the later part of the table holds true.
Statement III is invalid because the table only shows production data, not the popularity or consumption preferences of the population.
Statement IV is invalid because the table provides production volumes but does not include data on demand, exports, or imports required to determine national self sufficiency.
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