UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper 1 · Q13
Economy
Hard · Cropping Pattern of Kharif Crops in India
With reference to the cropping pattern of kharif crops in India over the preceding five years, consider the following statements:
1. Among kharif crops, rice occupies the largest area under cultivation.
2. The area under jowar cultivation exceeds the area under oilseeds during the kharif season.
3. The area under cotton cultivation exceeds the area under sugarcane.
4. The area under sugarcane cultivation has been steadily declining.
Which of the statements given above are correct?