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UPSC 2003: Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production. 2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco. Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a)Only 1
(b)Only 2
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Only 1
India was the world’s largest producer of fruits in the early 2000s, accounting for about 10 % of global output. ([fao.org](https://www.fao.org/4/j5802e/j5802e.htm?utm_source=openai)) However, in tobacco leaf exports nations like Brazil, the United States, Zimbabwe and China exceeded India; India was not in the second position. ([fao.org](https://www.fao.org/4/y5143e/y5143e1n.htm?utm_source=openai))
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