Which of the following pairs about India’s economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capita (current prices) : Rs 37,000 2. Rice : 180 million tons 3. Wheat : 75 million tons Select the correct answer using the code given below: **Code:**
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1 and 3 onlyCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because of the following reasons based on the data trends relevant to this specific question:
-
GDP per capita: At the time this question was framed, the GDP per capita at current prices was approximately 37,000 rupees. In recent years, this figure has increased significantly, but for the purpose of this specific set of options, statement 1 is considered correct.
-
Rice production: The figure of 180 million tons is incorrect. India s rice production has historically hovered between 100 million and 130 million tons. 180 million tons is an overestimation.
-
Wheat production: The figure of 75 million tons is considered correct as it aligns with the average production levels during the period this data refers to. In recent years, wheat production has grown to exceed 100 million tons, but 75 million tons represents a historically accurate rounded figure for that period.
Therefore, since statements 1 and 3 are correct and statement 2 is incorrect, option D is the right choice.

Related questions
More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.
- Prelims 2008GS1economy
In August 2006, the Government of India notified the Rural Electrification Policy. This policy aims at provision of access to all households by which year?
- Prelims 2008GS1economy
Norman Ernest Borlaug who is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution in India is from which country?
- Prelims 2008GS1economy
Which of the following pairs in respect of current power generation in India is/are correctly matched? (Rounded Figure) 1. Installed electricity generation capacity : 100000 MW 2. Electricity generati…
- Prelims 2008GS1economy
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Person) List-II (Area) A. Sabyasachi Mukherjee 1. Microfinance loans B. Aniruddha Bahal 2. Pharmac…
- Prelims 2008GS1economy
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Person) List-II (Area) A. K. P. Singh 1. Banking B. Vikram Pandit 2. Fiction writing C. Roopa Faro…
- Prelims 2008GS1economy
Which of the following are the public sector undertakings of the Government of India? 1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd. 2. Dredging Corporation of India 3. Educational Consultants of India Ltd. Select…