India is an agricultural country, where most of the population directly or indirectly involved in this sector. Regarding agriculture in India, which one of the following statements is/are not correct? 1. Bajra is a Kharif crop, which requires 25o-31oC temperature and 40-50 cm rainfall. 2. Cotton is categorized into three groups long-staple, medium staple and short-staple. 3. Currently, India accounts for about 50% of the world's total jute production. 4. India is the second-largest producer of silk and the largest consumer of silk in the world. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Explanation

India is the leading jute goods-producing country in the world, accounting for about 70% of estimated world production. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect. India is currently the world's second-largest producer of raw silk and the largest consumer of raw silk and silk fabrics. Statement 4 is correct. Bajra is a Kharif Crop. Temperature between 25-30 degrees centigrade Rainfall of about 40 to 50 cm is best suitable for Bajra production. Statement 1 seems to be correct. In India, different types of cotton can be distinguished based on length, strength, and structure of the fibres, and on the basis of species. Based on the length, strength, and structure, they can be classified into long staple cotton, medium staple cotton, and short staple cotton. Whereas, based on species, they can be classified into Gossypium hirsutum (Upland Cotton), and Gossypium barbadense (Extra-Long Staple Cotton or Pima Cotton). With the adoption and spread of organic farming in India, now organic cotton also is grown widely in the country. Statement 2 is correct. rop.pdf