Economic Geography : Agriculture

Q 16 / 27

UPSC CSE Prelims 2005

Consider the following statements:

  1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk.
  2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (a):

Statement 1 is correct. India is the only country globally that produces all five major commercial varieties of silk. These varieties are:

  • Mulberry
  • Tasar
  • Oak Tasar
  • Eri
  • Muga

This comprehensive production capability establishes India's unique position in the global sericulture industry.

Incorrect Options:

Statement 2 is incorrect. While India is a prominent producer of sugar, it is not the largest in the world. Brazil consistently holds the position as the world's largest sugar producer.

Option (b) is incorrect because Statement 2 is factually inaccurate.

Option (c) is incorrect as only Statement 1 is correct, while Statement 2 is false.

Option (d) is incorrect because Statement 1 is correct, making the assertion that neither is correct invalid.

SOURCENCERT Class 10 Geography Chapter 4: Agriculture, NCERT Class 12 Geography Chapter 5: Primary Activities