With reference to cultivation of Cotton in India, which among the following statements is/are correct? Approximately 65% of India’s cotton is produced on rainfed areas. Majority of the cotton is produced in central zone comprising Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Choose the correct option from the given below:

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The correct answer is C. Both 1 and 2.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, approximately 65% of India’s cotton is produced on rainfed areas. The central zone comprising Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat is the largest cotton producing zone in India, accounting for about 50% of the country’s cotton production.

Option 1 is correct because approximately 65% of India’s cotton is produced on rainfed areas.

Option 2 is correct because majority of the cotton is produced in central zone comprising Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

Therefore, both options 1 and 2 are correct.