Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The total pig population in India in 2019 was 9.06 million
Statement II: Total pig population in 2019 has shown a decrease of 12.03% over the previous census
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

20th Livestock Census (2019) Facts: Total Livestock = 535.78 Million (+4.6%). Cattle = 192.49 M. Buffalo = 109.85 M. Sheep = 74.26 M. Goat = 148.88 M. Pigs = 9.06 M (-12.03%).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Official national livestock statistics: the 20th All India Livestock Census (2019, DAHD, Government of India) reported a national pig population of 9.06 million, reflecting a 12.03% decline from 2012.
Key Formula or Approach:
\[ \text{Pig Population: 2012 Census (10.29 M)} \longrightarrow \text{2019 Census (9.06 M)} \implies \Delta = -12.03\% \]

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Official findings of the 20th Livestock Census (2019, Government of India):
1. Statement I: The total pig population in the country in 2019 was recorded as 9.06 million (constituting $pprox 1.7\%$ of total livestock). Hence, Statement I is true.
2. Statement II: Compared to the 19th Livestock Census (2012) where the pig population was $10.29\text{ million}$, the pig population in 2019 registered a decrease of 12.03% over the previous census. Hence, Statement II is true.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Therefore, Both Statement I and Statement II are true, matching option (A).