UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

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 are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Answer

Correct Answer

Only one

Explanation

Only statement 1 is correct; India has more arable land than China. China has a higher proportion of irrigated area and higher average productivity per hectare than India.

Topics: agricultural geography, agricultural productivity, arable land, geography