Which one of the following statements about various horticulture crops of India for the year 2016-17 is not correct?
The area under horticulture crops has increased over previous year.
Fruit production during the current year is higher than the previous year.
Rate of increase in onion production is more than potato production in the current year in comparison to the previous year.
The major tomato-growing States are Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha and Gujarat.
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2017
This question tests specific knowledge about agricultural production statistics for a particular year. Statements A, B, and D are generally consistent with the overall trends in Indian horticulture during 2016-17, which saw increased area and production, and the listed states being major tomato producers. Statement C makes a specific comparative claim about growth rates which was not accurate based on the actual data for that year.