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    Question

    Consider the following statements with respect to the sowing area of the crops -

    I. According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the sowing area of Kharif Crop has crossed one thousand 88 lakh hectares.

    II. The sowing area of rice has increased from 392 lakh hectares to over 503 lakh hectares.

    III. The sowing area of coarse cereals has also increased from 181 lakh hectares to over 182 lakh hectares.

    Which of the following statements is/are not correct?

    A Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to data released by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, the sowing area of Kharif Crop has crossed one thousand 88 lakh hectares.The sowing area of rice and coarse cereals has increased under Kharif crops this year as compared to last year. The sowing area of rice has increased from 392 lakh hectares to over 403 lakh hectares.The sowing area of coarse cereals has also increased from 181 lakh hectares to over 182 lakh hectares. However, the sowing area of pulses has declined from 131 lakh hectares to around 119 lakh hectares.

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