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?
- A. Only one
- B. Only two
- C. All three
- D. None
Answer: B
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is correct: India has a larger arable land area (approximately 156 million hectares) compared to China (around 120 million hectares). 2. Statement 2 is correct: The proportion of irrigated area in India is higher (around 48% of cultivated area) compared to China (around 41%). This indicates a greater reliance on irrigation for agricultural production in India. 3. Statement 3 is incorrect: China’s average agricultural productivity per hectare is significantly higher than India’s. This is often attributed to higher fertilizer consumption, better seed varieties, and more efficient farming practices in China. For instance, China’s food grain yield is nearly double that of India. Therefore, two statements are correct.