Q. With reference to potato cultivation in India, consider the following statements:
1.India is the largest producer of potatoes in the world.
2.Maharashtra and Karnataka are the leading potato-producing states in India.
3.Kufri Jamunia is a variety of purple potato developed in India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: China is the largest producer; India is second.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are leading producers, not Maharashtra and Karnataka.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Kufri Jamunia is a purple potato variety developed in India.

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