The correct answer is (c) 308 million tonnes.
The foodgrain production target at the national level in India for the crop year 2020-21 was 308 million tonnes. This was an increase of 2.5% over the previous year’s target of 302 million tonnes. The target was achieved due to good monsoon rains and favorable weather conditions.
The foodgrain production in India has been increasing steadily over the past few years. In the year 2019-20, the country produced 302 million tonnes of foodgrains, which was an increase of 2.8% over the previous year’s production of 294 million tonnes. The increase in foodgrain production has been attributed to the government’s initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY), the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), and the Soil Health Card Scheme.
The government has set a target of producing 320 million tonnes of foodgrains by the year 2022-23. This target is achievable with the continued implementation of the government’s initiatives and the support of the farmers.
Option (a), 301 million tonnes, is incorrect because it is lower than the actual production of 308 million tonnes.
Option (b), 306 million tonnes, is incorrect because it is higher than the actual production of 308 million tonnes.
Option (d), 310 million tonnes, is incorrect because it is higher than the government’s target of 320 million tonnes for the year 2022-23.