Question

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding food grains production in India

i, Total amount of food grains production has increased

ii. Per-capita availability of food grains has increased

iii. Per-capita availability of food grains has decreased

iv. Total amount of food grains production has decreased

Identify the correct statements

• A. a. i and iii only
• B. b. ii, and iv only
• C. c. iii and iv only
• D. b. i, and ii only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a. i and iii only

Ans. A

Over the years, food grains production has increased in India and stood at 253 Million tonnes in 2015 – 16. This is due to the use of modern technologies in agriculture, Green revolution, HYV seeds government initiatives etc.

However, the per -capital availability of food grains has reduced over the years due to increase in the population, reduction in the area under agriculture and due to shift from food grains production to commercial crops production