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UPSC 1998: The table below indicates the performance of India in rice and wheat production from 1950-51 to 1995-96. Which of the following conclusions arrived at from the above table would be valid? I. Record production of rice as well as wheat has been in 1994-95. II. The ratio of wheat to rice production seems to have steadily increased over 16 years. III. Wheat has not been popular among the Indian population before 1980. IV. India became self-sufficient in rice and wheat only after 1990. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)I and II
(b)I, II, III and IV
(c)III and IV
(d)None of the above
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) I and II
The table shows record outputs of both crops in 1994-95 (highest figures listed) and a steadily rising wheat-to-rice ratio from 31 % in 1950-51 to 80 % in 1994-95, so I & II are valid. Statements III and IV cannot be inferred from the production numbers alone. ([scribd.com](https://www.scribd.com/document/731910048/1998))
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