Negative agricultural growth (-10.90%) in Chhattisgarh in 2017-18 is a verifiable figure. Drought is a major factor causing negative agricultural growth, especially in rain-fed areas.
Statement (A): Very little agricultural growth (-10.90%) was recorded in the year 2017-18. Cause (R) : Many Districts were facing the problem of drought in 2017-18.
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2021 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Production and Productivity Trends)
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Answer: A. Statement (A) and Cause (R) both are true. Statement (A) explains the Cause (R)
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