UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

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?

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  1. AOnly 1Correct
  2. BOnly 2
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

The correct answer is A because of the following reasons: Statement 1 is correct. India is currently the leading producer of fruits in the world, having overtaken China in recent years. India produces a vast variety of fruits including mangoes, bananas, papayas, and guavas, contributing significantly to the global share. Statement 2 is incorrect. India is one of the top producers of tobacco in the world, usually ranking second or third globally. However, in terms of export value and volume, India typically ranks lower, often behind countries like Brazil, the United States, and Zimbabwe. Therefore, it does not hold the second position in global tobacco exports. Since only the first statement is true, the correct option is A.
economy: Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production. 2. India ranks second in the w

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