Question

Given below are two statements
Statement I: Food grains production in India during 2018-19 was 285.2 million tonnes.
Statement II: Contribution of wheat to the total food grains production during 2018-19 was 110 million tonnes.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Hint:

Food grains production: Rice $\approx$ Wheat > Coarse grains > Pulses.
2018-19 was a record year for food grains production in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests knowledge of food grain production statistics in India.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Statement I:
Food grains production in India during 2018-19 was 285.2 million tonnes.
This was a record production year.
This statement is true.
Statement II:
Wheat production during 2018-19 was about 110 million tonnes.
Rice production was about 116 million tonnes.
Total food grains = 285.2 million tonnes.
Wheat contributed approximately 110 million tonnes.
This statement is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, both statements are true.
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