Consider the following statements regarding India’s contribution to the global coconut economy: 1. India ranks first globally in coconut production but ranks third in terms of cultivation area. 2. Kerala has the largest area under coconut cultivation in India, while Tamil Nadu is the largest producer. 3. Andhra Pradesh has the highest coconut productivity among Indian States. 4. The Coconut Development Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding India’s contribution to the global coconut economy:
1.India ranks first globally in coconut production but ranks third in terms of cultivation area.
2.Kerala has the largest area under coconut cultivation in India, while Tamil Nadu is the largest producer.
3.Andhra Pradesh has the highest coconut productivity among Indian States.
4.The Coconut Development Board functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 1 and 4 only

[C] 2, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: India ranks first in global coconut production and third in cultivation area. Kerala has the largest cultivation area, Tamil Nadu leads in production, and Andhra Pradesh records the highest productivity. The Coconut Development Board functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, making Statement 4 incorrect.

Source- PIB

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