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Which one of the following statements about various horticulture crops of India for the year 2016-17 is not correct?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”The area under horticulture crops has increased over previous year.” option2=”Fruit production during the current year is higher than the previous year.” option3=”Rate of increase in onion production is more than potato production in the current year in comparison to the previous year.” option4=”The major tomato-growing States are Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha and Gujarat.” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nBased on data for the year 2016-17, the rate of increase in onion production was not necessarily more than that of potato production compared to the previous year. While both productions increased, potato production saw a significant rise in 2016-17.
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\nThis 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.
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\nIn 2016-17, India witnessed record horticulture production. Area under horticulture increased, and fruit production also registered growth. Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, and Gujarat are indeed among the major tomato-growing states in India. However, potato production saw a substantial increase (over 13%) in 2016-17, while onion also increased but possibly at a different rate, making statement C incorrect.
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Which one of the following statements about various horticulture crops of India for the year 2016-17 is not correct? [amp_mcq option1=”The area under horticulture crops has increased over previous year.” option2=”Fruit production during the current year is higher than the previous year.” option3=”Rate of increase in onion production is more than potato production in the … <\/p>\n

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