The correct answer is option 2, which states that statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Let`s analyze each statement to understand why option 2 is the correct answer.

Statement 1: India is the second largest producer of sugarcane in the world.

This statement is incorrect. India is actually the largest producer of sugarcane in the world, not the second largest. It is a significant crop in India, with a large number of sugarcane-producing states.

Statement 2: India is the largest producer of jute goods.

This statement is correct. India is indeed the largest producer of jute goods. Jute is a natural fiber predominantly grown in the eastern part of India. It is used to manufacture various products like sacks, bags, carpets, and textiles.

Statement 3: India is the third largest producer of tobacco.

This statement is incorrect. India is actually the second largest producer of tobacco in the world, not the third largest. Tobacco cultivation is carried out in several states of India.

Statement 4: India accounts for one-sixth of the world’s total cattle population.

This statement is not mentioned in any of the options, so we do not consider it while determining the correct answer.

To summarize, option 2