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Question

Which of the following statements is not true regarding China?

  1. It is most densely populated country
  2. It is leading producer of soyabean
  3. Hwangho river is sorrow of China
  4. Shanghai is its greatest economic centre

Answer:

Option B: It is leading producer of soyabean

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “It is leading producer of soyabean”.

1) Population density (2024): Macau (China) > Monaco > Singapore > Hong Kong (China)

2) World's largest producer of soybeans: Brazil > USA > Argentina > China > India . Madhya Pradesh is the largest soybean-producing state in India.

3) Huang He or the The Yellow River is also called "Sorrow of China".

4) Shanghai is considered China's largest economic center.