Q. With reference to the advance estimate of major agricultural crops, how many of the following statements are correct?
1.The primary purpose of the advance estimates of agricultural crops is to estimate the production of various crops for planning and policy-making.
2.Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare releases the advance estimates of major agricultural crops in India.
3.Advanced estimates rely heavily on final harvest data from previous years.
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Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The primary purpose of the advance estimates of agricultural crops is to estimate the production of various crops for planning and policy-making. This helps in making informed decisions regarding market regulation, public distribution, export and import policies, and other major policy decisions during the agricultural season. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is responsible for releasing the advance estimates of major agricultural crops in India.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Advanced estimates do not rely heavily on final harvest data from previous years. Instead, they are based on a combination of factors including area sown, yield rates from crop cutting experiments, remote sensing data, and other inputs such as weather conditions and reports from state agricultural departments.
Source: AIR
