According to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, what was the total food grain production of India in the year 2022- 23?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 3296.87 lakh tonnes.
- According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, India's total food grain production in the year 2022-23 was a record 329.68 million tonnes. This marked an increase of 14.88 million tonnes compared to the production of 314.80 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year.
- Rice production: 135.54 million tonnes.
- Wheat production: 112.74 million tonnes.
- Coarse cereals production: 54.44 million tonnes.
- Pulses production: 27.50 million tonnes.
- The increase is attributed to favorable weather conditions, government initiatives, and improved agricultural practices.