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Consider the following statements about millets –

1. 2018 has been declared as the National Year of Millets by Government of India.

2. India is the largest producer of millets.

3. Amongst Indian states, Maharashtra has over 50% of the share in millets production.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

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Explanation:

Recently, government has approved 2018 as the ‘National Year of Millets’ to boost the agro-industry and production of the cereal. India is the largest producer of millets followed by the African countries of Nigeria and Niger. Approximately 60 million acres of land in India is under millet cultivation. Rajasthan has largest share amongst states (about 51%) followed by Maharashtra.