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Consider the following statements:

1. Food crops get the top priority in almost all parts of India.

2. Different parts of the country are suitable for producing both the tropical and the temperate crops.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only                          

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2    

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Food crops get the top priority in almost all parts of India because large quantities of food grains are required to feed the fast growing population of the country. The latitudinal extent of India is from and the Tropic of Cancer divides the country into almost two equal parts. The northern half of the country is suitable for temperate crops while the southern half provides ideal conditions for tropical crops.