With reference to the horticulture sector in India, consider the fol...
Explanation:
Statement 1: Overall production in the horticulture sector has surpassed the food grain production.
- This statement is correct as the horticulture sector has indeed surpassed food grain production in India.
- The horticulture sector includes fruits, vegetables, flowers, plantation crops, spices, and aromatic plants.
- According to recent data, the production of horticulture crops has been consistently higher than food grains.
Statement 2: It contributes more than 50% to the Gross Value Added of the agriculture sector.
- This statement is incorrect. While the horticulture sector is significant, it does not contribute more than 50% to the Gross Value Added of the agriculture sector.
- However, it does make a substantial contribution to the overall agricultural economy of the country.
Statement 3: Overall productivity of horticulture crops is higher than that of food grains.
- This statement is correct as the overall productivity of horticulture crops is indeed higher than that of food grains.
- Horticulture crops are generally more intensive in terms of cultivation practices and inputs, leading to higher productivity levels compared to food grains.
Therefore, the correct answer is option
1 and 3 only.