UPSC PRELIMS · GEOGRAPHY · AGRICULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

Consider the following statements : 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China: How many of the above statements ~e correct? · ·

Take a breath. Choose one. Press A–D on your keyboard if you like.

EXPLANATION

India has more arable land than China, but China's irrigated share and average agricultural productivity are higher. Hence only statement 1 is correct.

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