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Question

Which one of the following statements is not correct about the fertilizer industry of India:

  1. It is one of the fastest growing industry of the country in recent years
  2. India is the third largest producer of nitrogenous fertilisers in the world
  3. India is self-sufficient in respect of chemical fertilisers
  4. It is the second most important industry of the country in terms of investment add value of manufactured products

Answer:

Option C: India is self-sufficient in respect of chemical fertilisers

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “India is self-sufficient in respect of chemical fertilisers”.

India is not completely self-sufficient in respect to chemical fertilizers. While India has made significant progress in increasing its domestic production of chemical fertilizers, it still relies on imports to meet a portion of its fertilizer requirements, especially for certain types of fertilizers and raw materials.