Correct answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only. Among kharif crops, rice occupies the largest area. Cotton area exceeds sugarcane area. Jowar area is not larger than oilseeds, and sugarcane area did not show a steady five-year decline. That pair is the official key.
- B
2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only. Statements 2 and 4 are false. Not the key.
- C
2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only. Both are false. Not the key.
- D
1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4. Statements 2 and 4 fail, so this code is wrong.
Summary. Official key is (a). Rice is the largest kharif acreage. Cotton acreage is above sugarcane. Oilseeds outrank jowar, and sugarcane area did not fall steadily in the reference window. Honour (a).
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