GS PrelimsAgricultureMajor Crops of India2008

Which of the following pairs about India's economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capita (current prices) : Rs 37,000 2. Rice : 180 million tons 3. Wheat : 75 million tons Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A

1, 2 and 3

B

1 and 2 only

C

2 and 3 only

D

1 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Evaluating India's economic indicator and agricultural production figures for relevance around the 2008 exam period (likely FY 2007-08 data). 2. Statement 1: GDP per capita (current prices) for India in 2007-08 was around Rs 33,000 - 38,000 depending on source. Rs 37,000 is a plausible rounded figure within this range. Statement 1 is considered correct. 3. Statement 2: Rice production in 2007-08 was approximately 96.7 million tonnes. 180 million tons is significantly incorrect. Statement 2 is incorrect. 4. Statement 3: Wheat production in 2007-08 was approximately 78.6 million tonnes. 75 million tons is a reasonable rounded figure. Statement 3 is considered correct. 5. Therefore, pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.

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