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    Question

    Regarding the Horticulture clusters identified by the

    government, consider the following statements: 1)The government has identified 55 horticulture clusters. 2)12 clusters have been selected for the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) pilot phase. 3)The horticulture clusters cover only fruits and vegetables. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The government has indeed identified 55 horticulture clusters. Hence, statement 1 is correct. 12 clusters have been selected for the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) pilot phase, as mentioned in the provided economic survey. Hence, statement 2 is correct. The economic survey states that, the scheme to promote horticulture covers "fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, spices, flowers, plantation crops, etc." Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

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