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Q48 (CDS-I/2024) Geography › Indian Economic Geography › Agricultural production patterns Answer Verified

Which of the following statements regarding coconut production in Lakshadweep is/are correct? 1. Productivity per hectare is highest in India. 2. Oil content in nuts is highest in the world.

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Lakshadweep exhibits unique characteristics in coconut cultivation. Regarding Statement 1, official data confirms that Lakshadweep stands first in India in terms of coconut productivity, with a yield of approximately 20,500 nuts per hectare [2]. This is significantly higher than the national average and other major producing states like Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu. Regarding Statement 2, the islands are home to specific cultivars such as 'Laccadive Ordinary' and 'Laccadive Micro'. The 'Laccadive Micro' variety is globally recognized for having the highest oil content, ranging between 72% to 75%. While India as a whole is a leading global producer, these specific island varieties provide superior oil yields compared to major producers like Indonesia and the Philippines [4]. Thus, both statements are correct as Lakshadweep leads in domestic productivity and possesses world-leading oil content in its specific nut varieties.

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  1. [2] https://coconutboard.gov.in/docs/icj/icj-2019-04.pdf
  2. [4] https://coconutboard.gov.in/docs/icj/icj-2017-11.pdf
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