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Economic Geography
Question No. 159Interactive Test Mode
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Q159. Consider the following statements : 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton varieties leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements :

  1. India is the original home of the cotton plant.
  2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton varieties leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: Cotton (Gossypium arboreum/herbaceum) has been cultivated in the Indian subcontinent since the Indus Valley / Mehrgarh civilization.

Statement 2 is correct: India was the first country to commercially develop hybrid cotton (Hybrid-4 or H-4) developed by Dr. C.T. Patel at Surat Agricultural University in 1970.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q159)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q159

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 159 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Economic Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Economic Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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