With reference to India's position in global livestock and aquaculture production, consider the following statements:
1. India is the world’s largest producer of milk.
2. India holds the fifth position globally in egg production.
3. India ranks second in global meat production.
4. India is one of the world’s largest producers of shrimp.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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With reference to India's position in global livestock and aquaculture production, consider the following statements:
1. India is the world&rsquo;s largest producer of milk.
2. India holds the fifth position globally in egg production.
3. India ranks second in global meat production.
4. India is one of the world&rsquo;s largest producers of shrimp.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: India is ranked first in milk production contributing 24.76% of global milk production. Milk production is growing at Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.62% over the past 10 years from 146.31 million tonnes during 2014-15 to 239.30 million tonnes during 2023-24. World milk production has grown by 1.50% during 2023 (Est.) in-comparison to the year 2022. The per capita availability of milk is 471 grams per day in India during 2023-24 as against the world average of 329 grams per day in 2023 (est.)

Statement 2 is not correct: According to Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT) production data (2022), India ranks 2nd in Egg Production.

Statement 3 is not correct: According to the Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT) production data (2022), India ranks 5th in meat production in the world.

Statement 4 is correct: In India, World Fisheries Day takes on special significance, given the country's vital role in global fisheries and aquaculture. As the 3rd largest fish producer, 2nd largest aquaculture nation in the world after China and the largest producer of shrimp, India contributes significantly to both domestic food security and the global seafood market.

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With reference to India's position in global livestock and aquaculture production, consider the following statements: 1. India is the world’s largest producer of milk. 2. India holds the fifth position globally in egg production. 3. India ranks second in global meat production. 4. India is one of the world’s largest producers of shrimp. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four