Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated…

Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?
  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Solution

This question was DROPPED by UPSC in the official answer key. Best community consensus: India has more arable area than China and a higher share of irrigated area, but Chinese productivity per hectare is higher (so 1 and 2 are correct, 3 is wrong — Only two).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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