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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Rice - Wheat - Coarse Cereals - Pulses
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedIn Indian foodgrain production, Rice consistently occupies the 1st position, followed by Wheat (2nd), Coarse Cereals/Nutri-cereals (3rd), and Pulses (4th). Thus, the correct sequence in decreasing order is Rice > Wheat > Coarse Cereals > Pulses.
In India's total foodgrain basket: Rice > Wheat > Coarse Cereals > Pulses.
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