Q. With reference to ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022’ report consider the following statements:
1.As per the report, the total wool production in the country has declined in the year 2021-22.
2.As per the report, Rajasthan is the top five major egg producing states in India.
3.As per the report, there has been an increase in the total meat production in the year 2021-22..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. As per the report, the total wool production in the country has declined by 10.30% in the year 2021-22. As per the report, there has been an increase in the total meat production by 5.62% in the year 2021-22.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Top five major egg-producing States are Andhra Pradesh (20%), Tamil Nadu (16%), Telangana (12%), West Bengal (8%) and Karnataka (6%).

Source: ForumIAS

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