Q34 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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With reference to 'Uttar Pradesh, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of potato in the country.2.Government of India has approved for establishment of South Asia Regional Centre of International Potato Centre at Aligarh.Select the correct answer from the code given below:

A Only 2
B Neither 1 nor 2
C Both 1 and 2
D Only 1

Correct answer: (d) Only 1

Explanation

  1. A

    Only 2

    Only 2. The CIP centre was not approved at Aligarh; UP is still the top potato State.

  2. B

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Neither. Statement 1 holds.

  3. C

    Both 1 and 2

    Both. Statement 2 names the wrong city.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Uttar Pradesh leads potato output. The South Asia CIP centre is not at Aligarh.

Summary. Official key is (d) only 1. UP is India’s leading potato producer. The Aligarh CIP line is false.