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The area coverage under various crops has been reported for the period ending 14.08.2026. The area coverage under rice, pulses, Shree Anna & Coarse Cereals, oilseeds, and sugarcane has decreased compared to the corresponding period of last year. However, some states have reported higher area coverage under certain crops.
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What is the decrease in area coverage under rice as on 14.08.2026 compared to the corresponding period of last year?
The area coverage under rice has decreased by 14.37 lakh ha compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Consider the following statements regarding Area Coverage under Rice: 1. Karnataka reported a higher area coverage under rice compared to last year. 2. Uttarakhand reported a higher area coverage under rice compared to last year. 3. The area coverage under rice has increased by 1 lakh ha compared to the corresponding period of last year. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is false because Karnataka reported a major decrease in rice area coverage of 2.86 lakh ha. Statement 2 is true because Uttarakhand reported a higher area coverage of 3.93 lakh ha under rice. Statement 3 is false because the area coverage under rice has decreased by 14.37 lakh ha compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The area coverage under pulses has decreased by 2 lakh ha compared to the corresponding period of last year. Statement-II: Uttar Pradesh reported a higher area coverage of 4.25 lakh ha under pulses. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 1 is false because the area coverage under pulses has decreased by 0.35 lakh ha compared to the corresponding period of last year. Statement 2 is true because Uttar Pradesh reported a higher area coverage of 4.25 lakh ha under pulses.