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    Question

    With reference to the Dairy Sector of India, which of

    the following statements is/are correct?  1. India is the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 50% of global milk output.  2. The dairy sector contributes more to India’s GDP than the entire agriculture sector.  Select the correct answer using the code given below: 
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India has made significant strides in the dairy sector, but the potential of small ruminants (goats, sheep) and poultry remains underutilised. Dairy Sector of India  • Global Leadership: India is the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 24.76% of global milk output.  • Production Growth: Milk production rose from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.  • Economic Contribution: Dairy is India’s single largest agricultural commodity, contributing 5% to GDP and employing over 8 crore farmers.  • Growth Performance: Livestock sector grew at a CAGR of 7.9% (2014-15 to 2020-21), outpacing the agriculture sector.

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