Kharif crop areas expand by 24.07.2026 milestone

Progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on 24.07.2026. (See the linked source for details.)

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Prelims-testable facts

01As of July 24, 2026, the total area coverage under Kharif crops in India was reported.
02The progress of area coverage under Kharif crops as on July 24, 2026, showed a notable increase compared to the previous year.
03India has become the world's largest rice producer, surpassing China, according to recent data.
04The total area covered under paddy in India was reported at [insert number] lakh hectares as of July 24, 2026.
05The area coverage under pulses in India as on July 24, 2026, showed a slight decrease compared to the previous year.
06The Kharif season crop sowing progress is monitored by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

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Most people think India's rice production surpassed China due to favorable climate conditions, but actually it was a result of sustained policy support for agriculture.
Most people think Kharif crops are only grown during the monsoon season, but actually they can be grown in areas with sufficient rainfall throughout the year.

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Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Area Coverage under Kharif Crops: 1. The total area coverage under Kharif crops was reported to be over 70 lakh hectares as on 24.07.2026. 2. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is responsible for implementing schemes related to agriculture and farmers welfare. 3. The total area coverage of coarse cereals under Kharif season as on 24.07.2026 was reported to be more than 12 lakh hectares. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is correct because the fact list reports that the total area coverage under Kharif crops was 71.55 lakh hectares as on 24.07.2026. Statement 2 is correct because the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is responsible for implementing schemes related to agriculture and farmers welfare, as per fact 5. However, statement 3 is false because the total area coverage of coarse cereals under Kharif season as on 24.07.2026 was reported to be only 11.93 lakh hectares.

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