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Geography question from JKAS Prelims, 2021 by JKPSC

Consider the following sentences.

1. India is the 2nd largest producer of the fruits and vegetables in the world.
2. Totally 12% of the cropped area is oil seeds.

Which of the above statement/Statements are NOT correct?

Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — Neither 1 nor 2
This means both statements are correct.

Analysis of the Statements
Statement 1 is CORRECT: India is indeed the second-largest producer of both fruits and vegetables in the world, trailing only behind China. India leads the world in the production of specific fruits like mangoes, bananas, and papayas.

Statement 2 is CORRECT: Oilseeds occupy a significant portion of India's agricultural landscape. They account for approximately 12% of the total cropped area in the country. The major oilseeds grown in India include groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower, and sesamum.

Key Facts about Indian Agriculture
Horticulture: India produces about 10% of the world's fruits and about 15% of the world's vegetables.

Oilseed Regions: Major oilseed-producing states include Madhya Pradesh (often called the "Soya Bowl"), Rajasthan, and Gujarat.

Yellow Revolution: The "Yellow Revolution" was launched in the late 1980s specifically to increase the production of edible oilseeds to achieve self-reliance.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKPSC JKAS 2021 Prelims

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Exam JKPSC
Recruitment JKAS
Stage Prelims
Year 2021
Subject Geography
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