Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution
Ready to check the official UPSC Answer Key?
Click any option above to test yourself under exam conditions, or reveal the explanation directly.
Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1 and 3 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedPair 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.
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.
Practice Full-Length & Sectional Prelims Mocks on this Interface
50 simulated tests in the APT Prelims Test Series (₹1,493) or 1-on-1 Mentorship with Avinash Sir.