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Kharif Sowing 2026 MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
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Q1With reference to kharif sowing in India through 24 July 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The total kharif area sown, at 787.37 lakh hectares, was lower than the corresponding area of 826.19 lakh hectares in 2025. 2. Sugarcane recorded an increase in sown area, whereas cotton recorded a decrease. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
As per the sowing data through 24 July 2026, the total kharif area was 787.37 lakh hectares against 826.19 lakh hectares in 2025 — a decrease of 38.82 lakh hectares — so statement 1 is correct. Sugarcane coverage rose by 0.86 lakh hectares to 57.58 lakh hectares, while cotton fell by 3.99 lakh hectares to 98.72 lakh hectares, so statement 2 is also correct. Hence both statements are correct.
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