2024 · Q54
Which of the the following statements regarding coconut production in Lakshadweep is/are correct?
- 1Productivity per hectare is highest in India.
- 2Oil content in nuts is highest in the world.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Lakshadweep has the highest coconut productivity per hectare in India, well above the national average, owing to favourable agro-climatic conditions. Statement 2 is incorrect: there is no established finding that the oil content of Lakshadweep nuts is the highest in the world. Only statement 1 is correct, so the answer is (A).