2023 · Q36
As per FAOSTAT (Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database), which of the following is/are correct about India's milk production?
- 1India ranked second in the world in milk production in the year 2021-22.
- 2India contributed 24% of global milk production in the year 2021-22.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Indian EconomyGrowth and sectors
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
India is the world's largest milk producer, ranked first, not second, so statement 1 is wrong. But India contributed about 24% of global milk production in 2021-22 as per FAOSTAT, so statement 2 is correct. Hence 2 only, option B.