With reference to coffee production in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is among the top 5 coffee producers globally. 2. Karnataka accounts for the highest share of India's coffee production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to coffee production in India, consider the following statements:
1.India is among the top 5 coffee producers globally.
2.Karnataka accounts for the highest share of India’s coffee production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: India is the 7th largest coffee producer globally, not among the top 5.
Statement 2 is correct: Karnataka contributes about 70% of India’s total coffee production.

Source- TOI