2003 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies

Question 64: Economy and Social Development

Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.India ranks first in the world in fruit production.
  2. 2.India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

aOnly 1
bOnly 2
cBoth 1 and 2
dNeither 1 nor 2

AnswerThe answer is (a).

Statement 1 is accepted by the key: India was counted as the world's top fruit producer, with mango and banana leading its output. Statement 2 is false: India is a major tobacco producer but not the second-largest exporter. Remember that such rankings change over time; the key reflects the early-2000s position.

  • 1. The key accepts India as first in fruit production, led by mango and banana.
  • 2. India is a major tobacco producer, but not the second-largest exporter.
Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Correct: only statement 1.
  • (b) Statement 2 is false.
  • (c) Statement 2 is false, so both cannot hold.
  • (d) Statement 1 is accepted as true, so 'neither' fails.

Worth knowing: China now leads the world in fruit production, with India second, so statement 1 is dated.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2003, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.