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Q56. Which of the following pairs about India’s economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capita (current prices): 37,000 2. Rice : 180 million tons 3. Wheat : 75 million tons Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:

Which of the following pairs about India’s economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched?

  1. GDP per capita (current prices): 37,000
  2. Rice : 180 million tons
  3. Wheat : 75 million tons Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2008 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Pair 1 is correctly matched: In 2008-09, India's per capita income at current prices was approximately ₹37,000 - ₹38,000. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: In 2006-07/2007-08, rice production in India hovered around 93-96 million tonnes, far below the cited 180 million tonnes. Pair 3 is correctly matched: Wheat production in India was around 75-78 million tonnes during that period.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Total foodgrain production in India was around 230 million tonnes around 2007-08. Rice alone could not possibly account for 180 million tonnes, making pair 2 clearly incorrect.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q56)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q56

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 56 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (D): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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

How can I solve this Indian Economic Planning & Growth UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Total foodgrain production in India was around 230 million tonnes around 200708. Rice alone could not possibly account for 180 million tonnes, making pair 2 clearly incorrect.

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