Multiple choice

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 variety leading to increased production.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India is the original home of cotton plant and India ranks number one in the world, accounting for 20% of the total area planted under cotton in the world. The cotton hybrid variety H–4 was the first in the world. Raj–16, Dhanalaxmi and Fateh are the varieties which were developed in India.

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